Events and Public Programs Officer

About the role

Abbey Museum of Art and Archeology are seeking a new team member for the Events and Public Programs Team. Home of the award winning and world famous Abbey Medieval Festival, the team also delivers dozens of other events and programs throughout the year. Reporting to the Manager - Events and Public programs you will take the reins on smaller events building up your expertise. You will spend plenty of time in the great outdoors working on the ground to help ensure the smooth execution of activities and managing event logistics and set up/pull down.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute from conception to completion on events and programs
• Manage event logistics and set up/pull down
• Work on the ground to help ensure the smooth execution of activities
• Work events that fall during weekends and school holiday periods
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by event schedules

About you

• A degree in Events Management, or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Meticulous attention to detail, demonstrated through observation, acute appetite for specifics and thoroughness in revision
• Demonstrated organisational abilities as evidenced by prioritisation and time management, planning and scheduling techniques, documentation and record keeping, communication, updates and follow up, and management of your physical space
• Demonstrated ability to and willingness to work and learn as a team member in a fast paced and frequently changing environment
• Confident multitasking which includes adaptability, flexibility, problem solving and the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast paced, high stakes setting
• Prior events experience preferred
• Positive, friendly personality with ability to self regulate and maintain composure in all situations
• Passionate, energetic, self-driving person
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions at times

About us

Abbey Museum of Art and Archeology is home of the award winning and world famous Abbey Medieval Festival, and delivers dozens of other events and programs throughout the year.