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Festival & Event Project Manager - Remote / Work from Home

B-Alternative

About B-Alternative

B-Alternative is an environmental solutions group shaking things up for a planet-positive future! We are a consultancy group aiming to cultivate awareness of environmental issues & to provide low-impact alternatives to businesses, organisations & events.

We have worked with many different clients since 2017 - from large festivals such as Splendour in the Grass & Queenscliff Music Festival, to local councils, community markets & schools.

Our predominantly home-based team is dispersed between the Surf Coast and the Mornington Peninsula, on Victoria’s stunning South Coast. We all have a deep connection to the lands on which we work, play & live - those belonging to the Wadararrung, Boon Wurrung & Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. B-Alternative is a group that values respect, transparency & integrity, with a deep commitment to environmental regeneration.

Position description:

We require a passionate, outgoing and organised Festival & Event Project Manager to oversee and deliver our service. Reporting to, and supported by, our General Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • End-to-end B-A services to Festival & Event customers, from quoting and securing business (with GM and Director) to delivery of services on the day
  • Engage and roster staff and volunteers
  • Attend planning meetings with Festival organisers
  • Engage waste services and contractors
  • Coordinate packaging/reusable requirements for vendors & oversee orders, delivery and distribution on-site.
  • Coordinate B-A packaging, waste, accounts and marketing specialists to support festivals delivery
  • Be onsite at festivals to manage teams and trouble-shoot on the ground, at multiple festival sites

When not at a Festival or event the role is home-based/online and hours are flexible at the person’s discretion. By joining our team, you will have the amazing opportunity to facilitate waste reduction, emissions reduction and Earth-friendly practices for a broad range of clients, both in Victoria and nation-wide. Become part of a team working to help others be the change they wish to see in the world.

About you:

You care about the planet, and are driven to reduce our impact. You are an experienced motivator of people and can manage multiple time-sensitive tasks at once, from dealing with festival organisers and food vendors, to cheerleading volunteers. You remain calm and enthusiastic under pressure and are organised with great attention to detail. You will be supported by the team and resources of B-A but will be responsible for managing the timeline and execution of multiple events and festivals at any given time.

Position specifics:

  • Beginning December 2021
  • Pay at $40.00 per hour (negotiable)
  • 20-25 hours per week
  • Home-based role when not at events

Successful applicant must have:

  • Excellent client-centred communication skills
  • Event/project management
  • Proficiency in computer skills
  • Passion for & commitment to environmental care, respect & regeneration
  • Excellent time management & team-focused skills
  • Hold a current ABN

The successful applicant preferably:

  • Holds experience in client management, customer service and/or marketing
  • Experience or knowledge in the waste and resource recovery sector is an advantage
  • Experience or knowledge around compostable packaging
  • Is based in Southern Victoria

Perks of this role:

  • Flexible hours across the week at the person’s discretion
  • Tickets to many great events and festivals
  • Part of a team that values work-life balance, family & recreation
  • Daily opportunities to help clients adopt more Earth-centred practices

We invite people of any age, gender, background or ability to apply for this role & respect the autonomy & rights of all individuals.

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