Are you a natural go-getter who takes initiative and brings a positive energy to work each day?  Do you love to think on your feet and remain composed under pressure?  The Gold Coast SUNS are looking for an Events Coordinator with a hands-on attitude to join their tight-knit team. They will work closely alongside all areas of the football Club and be responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of the extensive Gold Coast Football Club’s events calendar for all match day and club events.  This includes major gala events, member events, corporate hospitality functions, match-days and other strategic initiatives.

The SUNS Events Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Supporting end-to-end planning, management and execution of the SUNS Events Program
• Assisting with managing, planning and delivering elements of AFL/AFLW match day experience and hospitality functions
• Supporting the SUNS Events Program to drive engagement and growth
• Development of creative concepts to elevate our Events Program
• Managing event guestlists and communication via the Club’s CRM system
• Supporting cross-function development of event concepts and activations
• Providing superior customer service to engage multiple stakeholders
• Collaboration with the Stadium team, where required, in the delivery of SUNS events at People First Stadium

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong personal brand which personifies the GCFC values.
• A degree or diploma in Business Administration / Events or closely related field
• 2 years’ experience in coordinating large scale events
• Outstanding relationship management and customer experience skills
• Experience managing event guest lists and using CRM systems
• Ability to coordinate, prioritise and bring to completion multiple projects/events
• A can-do attitude and willingness to get in and get the job done
• Knowledge and passion for sports, particularly AFL
• Knowledge of event venues and suppliers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Highly developed administrative and computer skills

The SUNS are more than a football team. Our purpose is to deeply connect with our community and inspire people to be part of our extraordinary journey. We are committed to making our city and our fans proud and we can achieve this by delivering world class events that will inspire, connect and create a sense of belonging. 

If you want to be a part of this, then we would love to hear from you.