This is an events role with a difference.

We’re looking for a Community Engagement & Event Planner to plan and coordinate an exciting range of events for Embrace People & Place and the Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation. These events will have a community engagement and social justice focus and may include festivals, workshops, fundraisers, charity events, and social gatherings.

This newly created role is initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Make a real difference in people’s lives! Join Embrace People & Place as our Community Engagement & Event Planner, as we welcome people in need by rethinking how support services can work together and how space is shared to benefit vulnerable people.

What You’ll Do

• Play a pivotal role in organising, executing, and promoting events and community engagement programs that align with our values and pillars.
• Develop detailed and accurate event plans, work schedules and run sheets.
• Prepare detailed budgets and track expenditures to ensure events run smoothly and to budget.
• Work with the Marketing & Communication Manager to promote events.

You will need

• High-level problem-solving skills.
• An influential style so that you can own your role.
• To be a relationship builder; bringing people together and working collaboratively.
• Qualifications in event planning, community development/engagement or communication.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in event planning, community engagement, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative, community-driven initiative
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact

You can view the Community Engagement & Event Planner position description and learn more about this role via the Apply Now link.

Ready to create real change? Apply now and be part of something special!