Administration and Events Assistant - Paid Internship

Northern Rivers Community Gateway; Lismore; Sur place; AUD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid internship

Hands-on experience

Mentorship with CEO

Résumé du poste

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is seeking an Administration and Events Assistant for a paid internship in Lismore, NSW. The role is 15 hours per week and focuses on administration, event planning, stakeholder communications and project delivery.

You will work with our Financial Inclusion Coordinator and CEO, gaining hands-on experience in conference planning, coordination, and community-based projects while studying business, event management, marketing, or communications.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a university or TAFE course.
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Interest in administration, events and community projects.
• Ability to work with others and manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative support for conference planning.
• Coordinate meetings and manage calendars.
• Assist with event logistics and registrations.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support promotion materials and project delivery.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

Formation

Enrolled student

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Administration and Events Assistant - Paid Internship

Administration and Events Assistant - 15 hours/week

Northern Rivers Community Gateway | Lismore NSW

Paid Opportunity | Entry-Level | Commencing ASAP

Gain valuable professional experience while helping deliver an important community event!

Are you currently studying at university or TAFE and looking to develop your skills in administration, event management and business coordination? Current enrolment in a relevant course is an essential requirement for this position.

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Administration and Events Assistant to support the planning, coordination and delivery of our sixth Financial Inclusion Conference.

This is an exciting paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our Financial Inclusion Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), contributing to a meaningful community initiative while developing practical skills for your future career.

About the Role

As our Administration and Events Assistant, you'll provide administrative and coordination support throughout the planning and delivery of our upcoming Financial Inclusion Conference.

You'll be involved in a variety of activities, from general administration and stakeholder communications through to event logistics, scheduling and conference preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student studying business, event management, marketing, communications or a related discipline who is eager to gain real-world professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with our Financial Inclusion Coordinator and CEO, your responsibilities will include:

Administration and Coordination

Providing general administrative support to the conference planning team.

Preparing and maintaining spreadsheets, documents, schedules and correspondence.

Coordinating meetings, managing calendars and assisting with meeting preparation.

Responding to enquiries and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Maintaining accurate records and assisting with general project administration.

Event Planning and Delivery

Assisting with the planning and coordination of our sixth Financial Inclusion Conference.

Supporting event logistics, including venue arrangements, catering, equipment and other requirements.

Liaising with presenters, sponsors, suppliers and community stakeholders.

Assisting with conference registrations, attendee communications and information management.

Supporting promotional activities, marketing materials and event communications.

Monitoring event planning timelines and assisting with the completion of key tasks.

Providing on-the-day administrative and logistical support during the conference.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must be currently enrolled in a university or TAFE course in business, event management, marketing, communications, administration or a related discipline.

Ideally, you will:

Have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Be reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

Enjoy working collaboratively and engaging with a variety of people.

Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn new skills.

Have an interest in community development, financial wellbeing or the not-for-profit sector.

Previous professional or event management experience is not essential. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to contribute.

What We Offer

Paid employment with valuable hands-on experience.

The opportunity to work closely with our Financial Inclusion Coordinator and CEO.

Practical exposure to administration, event coordination and project delivery.

Opportunities to develop professional skills and build industry connections.

Experience working with stakeholders across the community services and financial inclusion sectors.

A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team environment.

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an important community initiative.

About Northern Rivers Community Gateway

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is a not-for-profit organisation that has supported individuals, families and communities across Northern NSW since 1976.

We deliver a diverse range of community services and initiatives focused on improving wellbeing, strengthening communities and supporting people experiencing disadvantage.

Our Financial Inclusion Conference brings together professionals, organisations and community stakeholders to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and explore solutions to financial disadvantage.

You can learn more about our previous conferences and financial inclusion initiatives here:

Please note: This opportunity is available exclusively to applicants who are currently undertaking relevant tertiary studies. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of current enrolment if requested.