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Skilled Volunteer - Events and Facilities support volunteer

Volunteering Ballarat, a program of Ballarat Foundation
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BMI Events Champions

Background: Established in 1859, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is one of Ballarat’s iconic heritage buildings and continues as an independently run Not for Profit arts and cultural hub for the community.

Our beautifully restored building has unique spaces available for hire, tours, with a lending library, heritage book collection and extensive archives.

Based in Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, we have a very active Board supported by a small team of staff and volunteers that work with the Committees to oversee the management of the building, our historic collections and displays plus a wide range of events and functions in the evenings - that range from small live music performances to large operas and musical concerts.

Description: You will assist the Venue and Facilities Coordinator to ensure the efficient running of events and functions held at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and to provide a tidy and welcoming environment within the building for all in house staff and clients.

We’re looking for Champions with the following skills and experience: - Facilities and events management experience - Exceptional organisational skills. Technical expertise is a bonus\, but more importantly we’re seeking Champions who are excellent at building community relationships and helping to inspire and motivate others - Project management and logistical experience - Experience and knowledge in the use of theatre lighting and sound equipment would be highly regarded - Cinema projection knowledge would be highly regarded - Possession of a Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate (RSA) would be highly regarded

Time Commitment / Location: We expect each Champion to commit a day (or equivalent) per week. There are options to continue engagement after that based on mutual agreement.

Responsibilities will include: - Assisting with planning and promoting a range of small and large events including live music - Set up and running of internal and external hirers events - Provide minor training\, assistance and induction to hirers on how to use equipment provided by BMI at functions and events - Ensure clients are aware of fire exits and fire procedures - Security – access\, locking of rooms etc - Be aware of health\, safety and first aid\, safe working practices and ensure that they safety is maintained in the organisation - Responsible for opening and closing the building when agreed

Application process: Please send CV and short letter indicating why you are interested in this position.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.