EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
MATERNITY COVER (MINIMUM 6 MONTHS FROM **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** JAN
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)
REPORTING TO: Deputy CEO, Macra.
LOCATION: Bluebell, Dublin *. Hybrid working
arrangements available.
TRAVEL: Yes, travel necessary to regions.
START DATE: December * or January **Apply on
the website**.
ABOUT US
Macra is a voluntary organisation representing a thriving community of
more than *, * young
people from rural Ireland. We advocate for, nurture and develop our
members aged between * and **Apply on the
website** in a learning, fun, inclusive and supportive environment.
Our programmes and activities encourage young people to play an active
role in their local community, making rural Ireland an attractive
place to live and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a key role in delivering on our membership experience promise.
The role will especially lead out with our national and larger events
but also will be about supporting, through the creation of standards
and templates, both local and county-based activities building on best
practices and smart decision making.
This role will interact with and represent all that is best about
Macra both with members and other stakeholders. It will set the tone
for and deliver content of excellence and distinction we strive to
deliver in all we do. It will deliver a varied and diverse calendar of
events that will be a significant point of retention for existing
members as well as being a point of attraction for new members.
The stretch goal for this role is to organise unforgettable events
that will ensure the entertainment of participants and facilitate the
achievement of our core objectives around participation, collaboration
and adding value to our brand as well as member connection with Macra.
A degree of flexibility will be required with this role as many events
take place on weekends and evening times.
JOB SPECIFICATION/DESCRIPTION
* Work cross functionally with all colleague teams including
Communications, Membership, Policy, Training and Development Officers
and Head Office colleagues.
* Develop a distinctively collaborative relationship with members
and member representatives including our President, Vice Presidents,
Board and Council.
* Focus will be on national level events and all our member benefits
– the creation of best practice templates, process and procedures,
and the support and skilling of local members and colleagues will be
as resources allow.
* Working with colleagues, including the CEO, as well as volunteers
and members to lead the event management function for all key national
events and conferences.
* Clearly and decisively understand practical and logistical
requirements for each event by working with internal and external
stakeholders to ensure common understanding and expectations.
* Lead, with support from colleagues and key volunteers, the
delivery of Macra’s key national events including the Rally, Young
Farmer of the Year Awards, Leadership and Volunteer of the Year
Awards, Officer Training, National AGM, etc.
* Again, working with colleagues and volunteers act as the key
representative of the Macra organisation on other big festivals and
events including their adherence to brand values, reputation
management, ticketing processes, membership best practices and codes
of conduct.
* Working with the CEO and other colleagues devise and implement a
fundraising strategy and deliverables to develop further Macra’s
capability in this important funding area.
* Act as a key contributor and thought leader on Macra initiated
funding application with a particular focus on identifying and
delivery new funding streams.
* Work closely, productively and effectively with volunteer
stakeholders including senior national officers.
* Act as Macra ambassador, along with senior colleagues including
the CEO, with key sponsors and funders in advance of key events, as
well as sponsorship reviews and ‘lessons learnt’ exercises to
continuously improve future events.
* Consider and recommend new events and initiatives to drive the
member-related reputation of Macra both locally and nationally.
* Devise and lead the implementation of a partnership licensing
protocol for use of Macra’s name and brand cache, including by
internal volunteer stakeholder groups, ensuring fair return for the
organisation and its wider strategic and development initiatives.
* Act as the key partner, with colleagues, for use of Macra’s
online ticket selling capability for all events and competitions.
* Creation of a Member/Volunteer ‘Voice’ process which creates a
reactive as well as pre-meditated interaction and feedback mechanism
from what is happening on the ground, i.e. things we could improve,
areas of opportunity, ideas and suggestions, etc.
* Drive key membership and event communication collateral, including
targeted campaigns, working closely with our social media Team.
THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
* A positive and focused event coordinator, either in a dedicated
role or as part of wider responsibilities, with a track record of
organising excellent events. Passionate and knowledgeable
* about the importance of this role within a member led
organisation.
* Exceptional communication and engagement skills with high levels
of emotional intelligence as well as ability to negotiate, influence
and achieve agreement with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Well organised, including multi-tasking, with clear and
demonstrated attention to detail capability ensuring full and timely
delivery on every aspect of an event, from choosing venues to
evaluating success afterwards.
* Excellent problem-solving capability including working with
complex agendas and variety of opinions from colleagues, members and
others.
* Clear role model in terms of professional approach including
interaction with sponsors, members, and vendors.
* Highly proficient in MS Office especially Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. Ability to use other programmes in terms of scheduling,
project management, content creation, etc.
* Ability to cope well under pressure including remaining calm and
resolving any issues that may arise.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications are invited by email to the following address **Apply on
the website**, please apply with a copy of your CV with a letter
outlining your suitability for the position. The closing date for
completed applications is 5 PM on Friday *th of
November *.
_MACRA NA FEIRME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
