Communications and Event Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Communications and Event Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Hockey ACT is a dynamic and flexible work place
• Ability to drive and guide the organisations Communications Plan
• Opportunity to project manage events working with a highly motivated staff

The Communications and Events Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of Hockey ACT's communication strategy as well as being responsible for the high quality delivery of all Hockey ACT events.

This role will strengthen core communications mechanisms including website, social media, email communications, print publications and commercial documentation.

Under a centralised plan, the Communications & Events Coordinator will play a major role in generating and disseminating content to enhance interest in, and increase the profile of hockey and its associated events within the ACT and surrounds as well as the public profile and awareness of Hockey ACT operated facilities.

This position is also responsible for managing and generating relationships with current and potential sponsors. 

1. Communications Plan: Implement and evaluate a communications plan to align with Hockey ACT's strategic plan. This plan must be continuously monitored for effectiveness, trends and to ensure message accuracy.
2. Leading a team of staff members and/or volunteers to deliver Hockey ACT events that are of an exceptional standard. A key component will be the development of an event plan, operations plan and budget tracking systems for each event.
3. Website: Manage the Hockey ACT website to ensure that content remains accurate and relevant. The site must be constantly reviewed to maximise its effectiveness and to ensure content reaches relevant stakeholders.
4. Club/Member Communication: Develop content for and generate club/member communication pieces such as e-newsletters.
5. Graphic Design: Design and review Hockey ACT's promotional materials, logo's and publications. Events managed by Hockey ACT are being constantly reviewed to ensure they remain relevant; the Communications and Events Coordinator will be responsible for the image and style of these events.
6. Social Media: Coordinate, schedule and manage all of Hockey ACT's social media platforms and their content to ensure alignment with the communications plan and Hockey ACT's Code of Conduct.
7. Media Relations: Develop strong relationships with media outlets throughout the ACT to assist with media coverage. Proactively seek media coverage for newsworthy stories through the development of effective press releases and fact sheets. Coordinate and deliver all media launches and opportunities along with acting as the designated spokesperson for these events when required.
8. Sponsorship and Marketing: Build strong relationships with Hockey ACT's current sponsors and create relationships with potential sponsors. Creation of promotional material and campaigns to help support the commercial agreements Hockey ACT has in place with sponsors. Tracking of existing agreements to make sure that Hockey ACT is achieving key deliverables. Ensuring Hockey ACT is seen as one of the premier servicers of sponsors within the ACT. 
9. Research and Development: Understand and analyse market trends and communication developments to ensure Hockey ACT's communication strategy is highly advanced and current.

For further information please visit: http://www.hockeyact.org.au/About-Us/Vacancies