Cancer Society NZ — Events Coordinator Hawke's Bay

The Cancer Society Central Districts Division is recruiting for an Events Coordinator for its Hawke's Bay Centre.

The role is located in our Hastings office and is a permanent part-time position of 30 hours a week.

The Events Coordinator will work within the Central Districts Division revenue generation strategy and lead and implement fundraising events with a clear focus on improving revenue generation to support Cancer Society services. The role will cover all aspects of events.

Specifically, the role will work within the Centre to identify:

How best to align Divisional and Centre activities to maximise fundraising opportunities.
Identify and support fundraising opportunities and ensure a cohesive and professional approach to all Centre fundraising activity.
Lead Relay For Life and Daffodil Day for the Centre in consultation with the rest of the team.
Ensure that supporters have an outstanding experience through the provision of our information, follow up and engagement with the Cancer Society.

Applicants should ideally possess the following attributes:

Significant track record of successful events for Not For Profits including the ability to make the ask
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong social media skills
Experience with handling the media
Experience with Microsoft Office and database work
Experience with data analysis, reporting and presentation
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong customer service ethic
Demonstrates an ability to follow through and deliver
Enjoys working with people, easily establishes rapport and maintains positive and respectful working relationships
Demonstrates a willingness to proactively engage with and an ability to adapt approaches to meet the needs of different cultures.
A qualification in marketing, communications or similar discipline would be advantageous as would being comfortable speaking in public.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and a full New Zealand drivers licence is necessary.