Festivals Communications and Partnerships Officer

Festivals Communications and Partnerships Officer

Job No: MER569

Location: Coburg

• Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
• Part‑time permanent role - 0.6FTE (based on 38 hours per week)
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to the marketing, audience engagement and partnerships for our diverse festival program at one of Melbourne’s leading Councils for the arts
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About the role

We are currently seeking an innovative, passionate and experienced arts communications and partnerships professional to join our dynamic festivals team. The Festivals Communications and Partnerships Officer works under the supervision of the Executive Producer Festivals to plan, develop and implement the marketing plans, audience engagement and development functions for the Arts Merri‑bek festival program, and identifies and maintains strategic partnership and sponsorship relationships across the program.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

• Demonstrated marketing experience in the arts, festivals, events, film or music industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with demonstrable experience in writing and editing for a variety of audiences in a range of mediums with experience and/or interest in engaging with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, effectively, and cooperatively as part of a team in a demanding, fast‑paced work environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated sponsorship and stakeholder management experience including delivering stakeholder events.
• Ability to deliver quality and innovative outcomes within tight timelines and within budget.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and creatively.
• Experience in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) highly regarded, together with high level computer literacy.

What the role can offer

• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative festivals team and contribute to the vibrant Merri‑bek community.
• A role that is interesting, fast‑paced and impactful.
• A collaborative working environment that supports work/life balance.
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Employer‑supported study assistance schemes.
• Wellness programmes.

Contact

For further information about this position please contact Naretha Williams, Executive Producer Festivals on .