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February 8, 2023 by Karen Lavin

VACANCY: Events Coordinator

We’re looking for an Events Coordinator who will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering events at the Farm including the Winter Solstice event.

 

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

 

Events Coordinator

Award:                          Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) Staff Agreement
Hours:                           12 hours per week. Extra hours will be available close to the Winter Solstice Festival. (The applicant might be required to work some weekends)
Pay rate:                       NSCF Enterprise Agreement Level 3, $26.89/hr, and entitlements as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement
Contract Position:   Project Part-time (to 30 June 2023)
Responsible to:         Enterprise & Support Manager

Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community farm in the inner-city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy, and participate in, using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands-on experience.

Purpose of Position

The Events Coordinator will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering events at the Farm including the Winter Solstice event. The role will be responsible for all aspects of the events from programme design, logistics and sourcing of workshop presenters, bands, and stallholders. The person in this role will be expected to undertake all facets of event management, under the support and guidance of the Enterprise & Support Manager. Key aspects of the role will be alignment to the organisation’s belief, vision, values, and purpose; organisation skills; budget control, and relationship management.

Person

The Events Coordinator should have excellent communication and people management skills, with a sound understanding of events management and a demonstrated ability to manage and market a successful event.  The Events Coordinator should have a passion for event and festival coordination. This role will be responsible for supervising volunteers to assist with the event. The successful candidate will ideally be reliable, an enthusiastic self-starter who is willing to work with our community to meet the financial, social and environmental objectives of the Farm. This person will have initiative and be open to sharing their practical skills and experiences with a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

  • In consultation with the Enterprise & Support Manager, develop and implement an event project management plan for each major event. This plan to include:
    • Marketing
    • Site, infrastructure & logistics
    • Education activities & presentations
    • Council and other permits
    • Entertainment, parade & bonfire
    • Event bookings
    • Risks
  • Work within the planned budget
  • Manage all event stakeholders appropriately
  • Report as required, at a minimum monthly, to the Enterprise & Support Manager
  • Supervise volunteers
  • Ensure that all documents, processes, and procedures are uploaded and maintained online to ensure continuity of events

 Selection Criteria (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

 Essential

  • Demonstrated experience in events management and marketing.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Problem solving skills related to events management.
  • Supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Computer skills, especially event management and online document management software.

Desirable

  • Events management or project management qualifications
  • Marketing qualifications
  • Experience in working in community-based organisations.

Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Northey Street City Farm is proactively building meaningful relationships and programs with First Nations people in all its activities.

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Applications:

  • Applications must address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each)
  • Please also include a CV with at least two referees
  • Applications are due 4pm Thursday 23 February 2023
  • Proposed start date is early March 23
  • For further information, please contact the Enterprise & Support Manager on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au
  • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au

 

Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

 

www.nscf.org.au           Phone: 07-38578775      Email: info@nscf.org.au

Filed Under: Jobs Tagged With: #wintersolstice

June 8, 2022 by Karen Lavin

June E-News

Mother’s Day at the Farm, volunteers, education, Winter Solstice. Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #adulteducation, #CityFarmNursery, #firstnations, #organicfarmersmarket, #permaculure, #wintersolstice, #youtheducation

May 12, 2022 by Karen Lavin

Winter Solstice 2022

Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and is celebrated globally with diverse spiritual, cultural, and seasonal practices.

To grab your tickets, and read the program details click here.

We are inviting volunteer applications here.

 

 

Filed Under: Solstice Festival Tagged With: #wintersolstice, Events, festival

May 6, 2022 by Karen Lavin

May E-News

Mother’s Day at the Farm, volunteers, education, Winter Solstice. Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #eartharts, #earthkids, #wintersolstice, cityfarm, floodrecovery, mothersday, organic farmers market, volunteering

March 22, 2022 by Kai Kamada-Laws

March E-News

The nursery and market are BACK, flood recovery and exciting workshops coming up! Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

You will receive the newsletter to your email once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #2022floods, #adulteducation, #CityFarmNursery, #earthkids, #wintersolstice, #youtheducation

February 9, 2022 by Karen Lavin

February E-News

Winter Solstice announcement, Education, Events, Job opportunity, call out to educators. Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

You will receive the newsletter to your email once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #adulteducation, #CityFarmNursery, #firstnations, #jobvacancy, #wintersolstice, #youtheducation

June 4, 2021 by Karen Lavin

June 2021 E-News

In this edition find out the latest about the Winter Solstice Festival, a Farm job vacancy, educational opportunities and so much more.
Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

You will receive the newsletter to your email once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #adulteducation, #CityFarmNursery #Slider, #jobvacancy, #organicfarmersmarket, #sundaymarket, #wintersolstice, #worldenvironmentday, #youtheducation

May 11, 2021 by Karen Lavin

May 2021 E-News

This edition includes the Winter Solstice Festival, volunteer vacancies and education.
Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

You will receive the newsletter to your email once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #adulteducation, #permacultureeducation, #volunteer, #wintersolstice, #youtheducation

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