Events and Marketing Specialist

Melbourne
Full time

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications and Events, you will be responsible for delivering and promoting a program of over 50 events per year across four states and providing overall support to the marketing team.

Key role responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual events schedule in partnership with other internal teams covering sales events, training events, networking events and summits/conferences.
• Manage digital & in-person event logistics including scheduling, promotions, speaker engagement, event programs/design, managing event mailing lists, digital event surveys, and ensuring that the Salesforce CRM is updated post events.
• Support delivery of the annual conference and awards, and lead on project management, recruiting speakers, recruiting sponsors, venue logistics, promotions & ticket sales, and event follow-up.
• Support the implementation of a social enterprise sales pipeline, to automate communications related to marketing/sales events that generate new leads.
• Support the Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications and Events in managing marketing requests and implementing new systems to improve the marketing teams internal corporate support role.
• Provide general support to the marketing team, including managing printed brand collateral, supporting content, social media, e-news and list management, website maintenance and marketing metrics.
• Manage external vendors as required.

Download the position description for more specific role requirements and key selection criteria.

Communications and Content Specialist

Melbourne
Part time (0.6 FTE)
Published 29 October 2021

This is a specialised role suited for an experienced communicator, looking to contribute to a growing team and support our ambition to unlock business for good. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Marketing, Communications and Events, the Communications and Content Specialist will take the lead on our content strategy to support our vision to build a thriving social enterprise sector.

About you

• You are a driven communications professional who knows how to create content that cuts through.
• You consider yourself a social media guru, keenly aware of trending topics and the ever-changing digital landscape.
• You are an exceptional writer. You are able to strike a balance between business-speak and compelling content. Your copy is catchy and engaging, yet always on brand and with our core objectives in mind.

The Role

At a high level this role will be championing our refreshed tone of voice to build our membership base, engage with our current members and drive wider brand awareness including:

• Developing and implementing a content strategy with a focus on tracking success and continuous improvement.
• Designing and leading targeted campaigns that speak to multiple audiences across our digital and social media channels.
• Building our content assets including pitching and writing stories, feature articles and case studies.
• Managing the Social Traders ‘newsroom’ including engaging with partners and media to produce relevant and click-worthy content.

Download the position description for more specific role requirements and key selection criteria.

How to apply

Show us your stuff by emailing your CV and cover letter. Make sure your letter speaks to our key selection criteria and shows off your exceptional writing skills. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.

We are looking for the right fit, so this position will be open until we find you.