Job Board
Are you looking for a job in the Special Events Industry? Let us do the searching for you – we have a ‘nose’ for great opportunities and industry contacts who let us know about jobs before they are advertised.
Our Job Board is the place to go if you are looking for an ‘events’ job or work experience opportunities. Regardless of your skills or experience you can use our Job Board to help you in your search. The Job Board is updated regularly and is available to all our students upon enrolment.
Check out the latest dream job found by the team at the Academy for week 2 in November 2011:
Position: Event Coordinator
Location: Auckland
Relevant Course: Certificate in Event Planning
This busy 4 1/2 Star Hotel's Conference department is seeking candidates who have experience in a similar position and who can demonstrate high levels of customer service. The successful applicant will:
- Work well under pressure and to deadlines with the ability to multitask and prioritise
- Demonstrate excellent English communication skills, written and oral
- Have an eye for detail
- Be a team player with integrity and be happy to work flexible hours - some weekend work will apply.
This position includes:
- Managing enquiries and converting to contract by email, phone or in person
- Detailing events and overseeing the operational outcome
- Building a good rapport with all customers and colleagues
- Efficient and effective filing system
- Strong selling techniques and negotiation skills
- Working with Fidelio and Phoenix (prior knowledge an advantage but not essential)
Enrol in a course with the Academy today and receive access to our Job Board for more opportunitie such as this throughout New Zealand.
