Our client is a national 6,500 strong membership organisation providing a range of support tools and services as well as educational programs and courses to its members. An exciting organisation they also run an annual series of national conferences and exhibitions.
They are now looking for an Events Coordinator to help with the organisation and running of the up and coming events and exhibitions. Reporting directly into the Managing Director you would be working closely with the sales, marketing and administration.
As the Event Coordinator you will be undertaking detailed event administration and logistics coordination across all conferences, exhibitions, networking events, and, occasionally, training events.
The role requires some interstate travel and may require long or odd hours in the proximity to certain events.
A great role for someone who is wanting to develop their career in events and event management and would suit an event manager or even a project manager wanting to cross over into the events industry.
For this role you would:
– Manage relationships with conference, exhibition and networking event venues
– Manage and develop relationship with other event suppliers
– Book, co-ordinate and manage relationships with speakers
– Co-ordinate and manage exhibitors
– Organise event and/or functions and execute plans in line with budgets
– Book accommodation and flights for company attendees and speakers
– Prepare and produce final conference program and exhibition guides delegates and visitors
– Co-ordinate and book catering
– Oversee and manage set-up at the venue to ensure it is in line with floor plans and requirements
– Meet and greet speakers throughout event and ensure adequate set-up for their presentations including audio visual requirements
You will have:
– Existing experience managing/co-ordinating events/exhibitions and conferences
– Great organisation skills with high attention to detail
– Experience working within a business environment
– Strong computer skills including MS Office and CRM
– Great customer service skills
If this sounds like you please send in your resume and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Caroline on ……