Event Assistant

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Zoos South Australia Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our small, busy, and high-achieving Events team.
This role will be offered as a Permanent Full-time position across a 7-day roster.
It will be based in Adelaide Zoo, but you will be required to travel to Monarto Safari Park when necessary.
Reporting directly to the Events Manager, you will assist with developing, coordinating and delivering our 18-month calendar of school holiday programs and Zoos SA signature events (including Boo at the Zoo, Illuminate: Universal Kingdom and Teddy Bear's Picnic, to name a few).
A major focus of the role is to develop Zoos SA's reach into a diverse range of markets, which will help the organisation meet its community engagement, conservation, and fundraising objectives.Your responsibilities will include (however not limited to) –Assist the Event Manager in sourcing and contacting suppliers, arranging quotes, confirming bookings and maintaining ongoing relationships with suppliers;Develop draft running sheets for events;Develop a schedule of activities;Identify and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of events with minimal disruption to day-to-day zoo operations;Prepare reports and contribute to various policies and procedures; andResearch additional community engagement and revenue-generating opportunities for Zoos SA.To be considered for this position, you will have/be - Relevant tertiary qualifications in Event Management/Tourism/Hospitality or related areas (or studying towards qualifications); or equivalent experience in events, tourism and hospitality industry;Excellent creativity skills, with the ability to conceptualise engaging themed events and activities;Self-motivated and shows initiative;Well-developed observational skills and attention to detail;Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, contacts, potential sponsors and suppliers; and Understanding of conservation and environmental issues and the demonstrated capacity to apply this knowledge in a visitor-focused setting.At Adelaide and Monarto Safari Park, we're proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates each year, and we're not slowing down.
With the rollout of our 20-Year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, we're thrilled to expand and evolve our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.At Zoos SA, we're passionate about diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
We believe everyone should have the chance to connect with our mission of saving species from extinction.
If you think you'd be a great fit, we'd love to invite you to apply

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