• Part Time, Contractual Role: 16 hours a week, Initial 6-month contract (3-month probation) with the option to extend hours and contract to support our long-term growth.
• Contact Hours: Two days in Sydney CBD office 9-5pm with flexible working negotiable after 3-month probation period, depending on business needs.
• Days: Workdays in the office can be negotiated (usually Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
• Location: Sydney, CBD, NSW Australia.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Women Want Adventure is an outdoor adventure company dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and connecting women to community and the outdoors. We specialise in designing day, weekend, and multi-day trips for women to attend in a welcoming and supportive environment, with a focus on up-skilling women for life-changing adventures. We take great pride in delivering 80% of our trips in-house, while also collaborating with exceptional brands and companies to bring our adventures to life.

Over the past six years, Women Want Adventure has taken over four thousand women on trips, primarily in NSW and ACT. We now operate trips locally, interstate and international. Our small but dedicated team is committed to making a big impact by empowering women to achieve personal goals, try new things, and become part of a supportive community.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly energetic Events and Salesperson to join our team who are dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to lead adventurous lives. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire community events production from exhibitor events, social events, International Women’s Day events, to developing systems and processes to coordinate with partners and groups, volunteers, contractors, and more to elevate these events.

Your main responsibility will be creating the Women’s Adventure Expo event in Sydney, along with our social events, and others. You will also have the opportunity to create and new events to support our growth.

Your role will involve bringing in women who are new to the community, breaking down barriers of self-belief, and creating creative opportunities for them to connect with other women, share experiences, feel empowered and valued as part of an engaged community.

As with all event-related roles, there will be peaks and troughs in the workload during the project. You may be called upon to work evenings or weekends during the event cycle, either at events and/or on some Women Want Adventure weekends. However, the perks of the role include the ability to attend Women Want Adventure trips.

To be successful in this role, you should have exceptional organisational skills, be able to work to deadlines, and maintain a good work/life balance. You should also have a positive attitude, be highly motivated, and strive to be the best you can be. You will benefit from our optimistic, vibrant culture, flexible hours, and supportive work environment, which will focus on helping you achieve your goals with us.

Please note that this position will require you to participate in events and activities outside of normal business hours. Whenever possible, you will be given advance notice of these events. Additionally, you will need to work at our Sydney city office for two days a week initially. However, as the role progresses and events develop, there may be opportunities to increase your hours per week and have greater flexibility in your work location.

ROLE RUMMARY

• Create and execute Sydney’s Women’s Adventure Expo
• Organise Community social nights and events throughout a calendar year
• Create IWD March 2024 event
• Work with groups, partners for events and PR opportunities
• Growth of community engagement online and in person
• Arranging competitions/prizes with partners and brands for events
• Involvement creation of new community events to bring in new clients
• Contacting groups and corporate groups for sales for event opportunities and or trips

Direct Reports

As the Event and Sales Coordinator, you will report the Director.

Working alongside the Director, you will play a pivotal role in planning, creating, and executing events. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the deliverables of all internal events production and event day are met and reporting these to the Director.

With your exceptional organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines, you will ensure the successful delivery of events, and you will be responsible for ensuring that all logistics are taken care of. You will also work with the Director to develop and implement strategies to improve event delivery and maximise revenue generation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver all events with the goal of achieving growth
• Plan, create, and execute event expos from start to finish
• Formulate and manage event production budgets
• Collaborate with logistics partners and business directors to design and develop new events. Conduct site visits as needed to identify suitable venues
• Compile comprehensive event notes
• Engage and manage relationships with logistics partners, licensees, and potential partners
• Develop risk and crisis management plans in compliance with national and international standards for events and exhibitions
• Manage event-related insurance policies based on risk assessments.
• Foster relationships with local councils, government authorities, and other agencies
• Oversee event production and logistics during event weekends, nights, or exhibitions
• Coordinate with marketing to create launch plans and PR opportunities for events
• Conduct event debriefs and document learnings for future events
• Acquire new clients and generate sales through proactive outreach to companies

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in the events industry, ideally as an event manager with expertise in creating and executing successful exhibitions
• Strong presentation, time management, and organisational skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and staying within budgets
• Highly collaborative with strong people management skills, able to inspire and work effectively with a team
• Minimum 2-5 years of event management and sales experience
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required to align with our event calendar, which may include interstate travel.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A passion for adventure and the ability to inspire women to explore the outdoors
• Right to live and work in Australia
• Advanced computer software and content management system skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand the adventure market and follow trends
• Proficiency in Canva and Excel
• Comfortable working with Facebook Groups and managing Facebook Events

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Demonstrates a mature problem-solving approach in their work
• Possesses a passion for events, taking ownership, and delivering incredible experiences
• Believes in the power of business to make a positive impact
• Is enthusiastic about putting purpose ahead of profit
• Shares our core values of inspiring, connecting, and empowerment women through community and adventure
• Supports their colleagues with positivity, empathy, and kindness
• Thrives in an environment of continuous growth and learning
• Values healthy, sustainable living and the outdoors
• Ideally has experience in hiking, kayaking, or the adventure space to better understand our audience
• Has experience in PR and some marketing skills
• Has the ability to connect with sponsors and contractors

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

This position is part-time, starting at 16 hours a week with flexible working hours negotiable and can be discussed after 3 months, however in person basis two days per week in Sydney CBD is a requirement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Flexible work arrangements (such as remote work or flexible schedules) after probation period and role progression
• Healthy workplace and culture of cooperation and excellence
• Trip package benefits per year

WHY WE POST ON ETHICALJOBS

We believe that social justice and social equity are essential in creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for women to participate in outdoor activities. That's why we up-skill women for life-changing adventures. We understand that many women often lack the skills, knowledge, and confidence to go on outdoor adventures alone, and we provide the necessary support and training for women to achieve their goals.

We believe that promoting social justice means creating more opportunities for women to become leaders in the outdoor industry. We educate and up-skill women guides and promote training and up-skilling within the industry. This creates more opportunities for women to become leaders in an industry that has historically been male-dominated.

We also recognise the importance of providing a supportive community for women who may be going through tough times such as divorce, separation, or other challenges. We understand that many women may feel isolated or alone during these times, and we believe that creating a sense of belonging is crucial to helping them overcome these challenges. If you’re a person who cares about women, community and the environment, this job is for you.