Event Manager

5 days ago

Dandenong, Australia Bright Community Organsation INC Full time

**Job Title: Event Manager - Ramadan Night Market 2026**

**Organization**: Bright Community Organization

**Location**: Dandenong, Victoria

**Employment Type**: Fixed-Term Contract (Oct 25 - Mar 2026)

**Remuneration**: Negotiable based on experience

**About Us**

Bright Community Organization is a registered non-profit dedicated to empowering, uniting, and supporting diverse communities across Victoria. In 2025, we proudly organized the **Ramadan Night Market** in Dandenong — a vibrant cultural celebration that attracted thousands of attendees, featured over 80 local stalls, food vendors, performances, and community-led initiatives.

Building on that success, we are excited to return bigger and better in 2026. To make this vision a reality, we are seeking a passionate and experienced **Event Manager** to lead the planning and execution of the Ramadan Night Market 2026.

**Role Summary**

The Event Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Ramadan Night Market 2026. This includes vendor engagement, stakeholder coordination, marketing oversight, logistics, compliance, and delivering a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich experience for all.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, manage, and deliver the Ramadan Night Market 2026 from concept to execution.
- Develop and manage project timelines, event budgets, and reporting.
- Source, liaise with, and manage stallholders, food vendors, entertainers, and sponsors.
- Collaborate with local councils, partners, emergency services, and regulatory bodies to ensure all permits, insurances, and compliance measures are in place.
- Lead event staffing, volunteer recruitment, and scheduling.
- Oversee event marketing campaigns across social media, print, and community channels.
- Ensure safety, accessibility, and inclusivity across all event elements.
- Evaluate the success of the event and prepare a post-event report with recommendations.

**Key Requirements**
- Proven experience in event management, preferably community or cultural events.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of community engagement and cultural sensitivities related to Ramadan.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends leading up to and during the event.
- Experience working in or with non-profit/community organizations (preferred).
- Current driver’s license and access to transport (preferred).

**Benefits**
- Be part of a purpose-driven, community-led organization.
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile cultural event that makes a real impact.
- Collaborate with diverse and inspiring individuals and groups.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Strong support from an experienced team and previous event learnings.
- Potential for future opportunities with Bright Community Organization.

**Job Types**: Fixed term, Freelance, Contract

Pay: $20,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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