TENT CITY CO-ORDINATOR

Tent City Co-ordinator – Plan, implement and manage a temporary camping ground to house festival visitors and guests. an excellent opportunity to test your Events Management training! (A  for this role)

The role

Reports to and receives support from the Festival Co-ordinator

Project plan to implement all aspects of the Temporary Camp Ground – including but not limited to:

• Research costs and conditions for the Temporary Camp Ground

• Prepare Event License Application for Newcastle City Council

• Manages the Tent City budget – devise camping fees

• Provide information on the rates and arrangements for the camp ground for use on website and in festival announcements

• Prepare a site plan and liaise with Newcastle City Council officers regarding the site

• Liaise with Publicity Team to produce a media release to promote Tent City

• Manage an email account – answer queries from visitors

• Manage reservations and bookings - keep a spreadsheet/database which lists reservation details

• Plan for, recruit and supervise volunteers to assist with the campground

• Manage the arrivals and departures, including registrations, money taking, banking

• Manage site-set up and pack down

• Host visitors at the campground

• Report on Tent City plans and developments, including debrief after the event

Position requires 4-6 hours per week prior to and immediately after the festival, and is full time during the event. There is a small $ stipend for this role.

To apply

PHONE: Marni 02 4927 0675 to discuss the position

EMAIL: TINAvolunteers[at]gmail.com with the position title and your name in the header.

Send

-up to date cv (no more than 2 pages, & including name & phone contact for 2 referees)

-cover letter outlining how you fit the bill and why you want the gig.

 Expressions of Interest accepted until 01 August, position starts ASAP!