Event Management & Communications Coordinator

Summary about this job

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

• Are you passionate about the development of youth and volunteers within sport?
• Do you ‘hunger’ to create & manage positive community events?
• Can you craft a communication roadmap to young people, whānau & community?

About the Organisation

IUVENTUS / HWC host contracts with government agencies (local & central) and facilitates a social enterprise to provide youth, whānau and community development services that empower and inform whānau, young people and the wider community into further education, training, employment, independence and healthy lifestyles.

About the role

Are you passionate about assisting the development of young people and volunteers utilising the medium of sport?

Do you 'hunger' to create & manage positive community events?

Would you like to craft the roadmap in effective communication targeting young people, whānau & communities of interest?

Do you want to be at the cutting edge within the growth, facilitation & development of innovative solutions in a youth, whānau & community development setting?

If so… Here is your opportunity!

We have available 1 (one) position (30 hours per week) Fulltime (Fixed – Term / 18 months). This is based in Palmerston North, and covers the wider Manawatū. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront and part of a dynamic team providing youth and community focused services that are vibrant, accessible and results targeted.

1 x EVENT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Summary of Position:

To work as a key member within a multi interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive coordination of the HWC JYT Module, event management and vital communication / promotional provision of the activities and services of the organisation to the children, youth and their whānau residing in the Highbury, Takaro and Westbrook community, and the wider areas of Palmerston North.

Role Function:         

To contribute to the Highbury Whānau Centre / IUVENTUS vision and mission whilst providing professional services within the coordination of the HWC JYT (Highbury Whānau Centre, Junior / Youth Touch Module); the management and the positive promotion of events / activities / programmes and services to clients, service / programme users, whānau of the Highbury Whānau Centre and the wider public in particular children, youth aged 7-18yrs and their whānau.

You'll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints. An event manager is, above all, a project manager who understands marketing and promotion techniques.

Your role will also contribute to the Highbury Whānau Centre / IUVENTUS goal to gradually achieve superior community engagement and intimacy, through the medium of Social Media traffic and increased awareness of our organisation by strategically exploiting all aspects of the social media marketing roadmap.

Application PROCESS

Please contact the Executive Management [Email [email protected] or Tel 06 355 5143] for further information and/or to obtain a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday 6th AUGUST 2018.

Please send your completed application form, letter of application, CV and references to Executive Manager, IUVENTUS, PO Box 2074 Palmerston North, or email these to [email protected]

Skills and experience

All applicants will need to have:

• Experience in managing a weekly summer sports event
• A strong practical understanding of the management & facilitation of a sports event, which positively engages and supports the development of its participants and volunteers.
• Experience in Project and Event management.
• Knowledge of communications development, review and evaluation
• Ability to work within an evolving, dynamic work environment is desirable.
• Good track record of being a highly organised, effective team player
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and computer literacy)
• A full (manual car) driver's license

You will also need: to be highly organised; have a 'can do' attitude and be solutions focused!