• Use your experience, creativity and innovation to lead and develop end to end events
• Be part of a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment with competitive salary package and benefits – Sydney/Melbourne
• A unique opportunity to work for an award-winning global cause which is addressing environmental challenges through science!
• A big (and exciting) part of this role will be organising on Country field trips which will offer the opportunity to work and visit Country

About the Organisation:

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental non-profit non-government organisation working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Founded at its grassroots in the United States in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organisations in the world. With more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of their diverse staff and over 400 scientists, that impact conservation in 79 countries across six continents.

The Role:

The Events Manager is a newly created role and will be responsible for delivering a range of events including events and field trips for donors, and TNC presence at external corporate events. The Events Manager will be responsible for designing and executing TNC Australia’s events strategy and program while working in collaboration with Philanthropy & Engagement, Marketing & Communications and Conservation teams to leverage events for donor stewarding, profile building, and stakeholder engagement purposes.

The Events Manager is a critical contributor to the way TNC builds relationships with its donors. The role provides support across both the Marketing & Communications and Philanthropy teams to develop and maintain trusted donor relationships with high-net-worth individuals and large corporate supporters through engagement and offering experiences that connect them to TNC’s projects in order to garner support for our conservation work.

The role works closely with marketing and communications colleagues to design events collateral and tell the TNC story in a compelling and engaging way. The Events Manager will create project plans and sets timelines to develop and manage event execution. A big part of this role will be to work on planning and delivering on Country field trips which is an incredible unique opportunity.

The ideal candidate must be an Events professional with Not-for-Profit experience, a keen interest and passion for nature and conservation and the ability to travel for work to project manage events end to end.

Can you work strategically to articulate and deliver exciting events for the Nature Conservancy across Australia? Is this YOU?

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery of annual program of events highlighting TNC’s conservation program to a range of supporters
• Working closely with the Donor Communications Manager and Development team in creating annual program of donor events
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and Strategy, Marketing & Communications Director to deliver on external events engagements that profile TNC and TNC leadership
• Develop and implement event-related initiatives that contribute to stewarding priority donors
• Works closely and collaboratively with the members of the Marketing and Communications team, conservation team members and colleagues from Asia Pacific and global teams
• Works within budget to complete projects
• Operates within TNC’s Standard Operating Processes and communicates these processes in a clear and informative way to internal audiences
• Manages expectations, timeframes and pipeline of events with stakeholders
• Works with suppliers, vendors/other parties to execute events
• Role requires flexibility to travel, working long and flexible hours, as needed;

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and minimum 5 years’ professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding and working in the NFP
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing annual program of in-person and virtual events
• Ability to take an event brief, determine resourcing and timing requirements, and engage with content experts to craft an outstanding attendee experience
• Understanding and familiarity with technology to facilitate virtual and in-person events experiences
• Ability to manage broad group of stakeholders, communicate priorities and requirements to internal audiences
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stakeholders’ expectations
• Experience delivering multi-day, field trip type events, including OH&S responsibilities
• Experience designing, managing and executing multiple events in time sensitive environment;
• Experience negotiating agreements

Some perks of working at TNC include:

The Nature Conservancy Australia supports a people-first approach through our hybrid work model and removal of standard work hours. We believe this allows our employees to work in a way that makes sense to them, while maximising their productivity levels.

We encourage our employees to participate in Nature Fridays as part of our commitment to providing flexible ways of working and a better work-life balance.

We provide two additional days of paid time off per calendar year. New hires are eligible regardless of the month that they commence employment with TNC Australia. These two days can be used at any time for any reason.

We are focused on supporting and enhancing the emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing of our people by providing access to ComPsych, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is at no cost to you and your immediate family and includes access to Headspace, a fabulous mindfulness app which is well resourced by our employees. Attached you will find a brochure on what ComPsych offers and how you can get in touch.

We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and equity in the workplace by fostering an inclusive work environment for people of all ages, races, nationalities, religions, genders and sexual orientations.

We are committed to the continuous learning and development of our employees through our Conservation Training website. On Conservation Training you can find hundreds of free training resources, including courses provided by LinkedIn, eCornell, Cegos and GlobeSmart.

Through our payroll provider Aussiepay, employees are given access to Flare benefits. Flare provides access to discounts on Gift Cards from leading Australian retailers.

Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.

Beaumont Not for Profit has been contracted to recruit this role therefore please direct all inquiries to Seema Chouhan at Beaumont People on [email protected] using the subject line: Events Manager - The Nature Conservancy - Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 02 9093 4967.

Beaumont NFP is a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a Not for Profit basis.