Events Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Co-Ground Full time

**ABOUT CO-GROUND**

We're a social enterprise serving up great coffee, food and events all around Melbourne. We're excited about delivering an amazing experience to our clients and customers as well as serving a high quality product that we can be proud of.

We're also a Not for Profit. All of the profits from our operations go towards health, education and community development projects in the Asia Pacific, and here in Melbourne. You'll be part of a passionate team that cares about making the world a better place.

A job with meaning AND great coffee. Hurrah

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Co-Ground is currently looking for a Mobile Events Manager who will be the key person travelling to various sites around Melbourne and beyond to provide amazing coffee (and sometimes bar services) to a wide range of customers. This role has a lot of variety, and is set to grow alongside our broader operations.

We're happy to be flexible with hours and work with you on how you'd like to be involved with Co-Ground. We run two cafes and have multiple in-office coffee carts as well if you're someone who enjoys variety in their job.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Experience managing or supervising a team in a hospitality environment.
- Barista experience in a busy setting. Specialty coffee experience a big plus. Confidence with troubleshooting equipment problems is also high on our list.
- Be able to work efficiently and take initiative
- Possess great verbal and written communication skills
- Unrestricted working rights for Australia
- Have, or can obtain, a Working With Children's Check & Police Check
- Have, or can obtain, a RSA
- Have a full Australian Driver's licence and are comfortable driving a van

**TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Plan event logistics and staffing
- Liaise with clients to deliver an excellent experience for them and their guests.
- Participate in service delivery, coordinate and supervise team members on site.
- Motivate your team to deliver an amazing experience.
- Communicate Co-Ground's social enterprise message to clients and staff
- Manage and participate in event equipment transport, setup, and storage.
- Ability to participate in regular lifting and carrying

**BENEFITS**
- Every day is different You get to travel all around Melbourne (and even Victoria) and meet new people from diverse backgrounds
- Co-Ground is a registered charity that operates social enterprises to generate funds for our projects. Profits from our enterprises go towards our projects, and not into an owner's pocket
- You'll be actively contributing to the the growth of Co-Ground, and helping us to make the world a better place
- Work with a positive, professional and inclusive team
- We're growing and we work in a range of different spaces. There are opportunities to contribute your experience and great ideas to support that journey
- Build your skills with training opportunities
- Part-time or full-time possibilities. This role is only going to grow..

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

We can't wait to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25-38 per week

**Salary**: From $25.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

**Experience**:

- Barista: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)
- RSA (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road

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