Marketing and Events Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, the role sits within the External Relations section, which drives the Gallery’s brand, marketing, media, corporate partnerships, advertising, social media, publications, philanthropy, design and merchandise. The occupant of this role is specifically responsible for coordination of marketing and event activities as well supporting the delivery of partnerships benefits. To be successful in this role the occupant will be personable, possess the ability to represent the Portrait Gallery to partners and stakeholders, and have an interest in the cultural sector. They must have the capacity to show initiative, contribute ideas, be organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy work environment.

Under general direction from the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, the successful applicant will:

• Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of marketing strategies for Gallery exhibitions, events and programs.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of exhibition launches and marketing events, and contribute ideas to event conception.
• Assist with the management of the Gallery’s corporate sponsors, including coordinating tracking and delivery of benefits, assisting with event and content development and delivery, developing reports and research partnership prospects.
• Assist in developing and implementing media buys, booking ads, coordinating design requirements and managing deadlines.
• Assist with digital marketing requirements including editing images and undertaking minor design tasks. 

Selection Criteria

1. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, clients and staff, and operate professionally.
2. Demonstrated experience in delivering events including managing logistics, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated experience in a marketing role and the ability to deliver tailored key messages about the Gallery’s events, programs and exhibitions.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to prepare high quality and accurate reports and pitch documents.
5. Excellent administration skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise work to meet deadlines. The ability to work independently and be accountable for work output.
6. Experience in using, or the ability to learn, digital suites to develop presentations and undertake minor digital design tasks; effective use of a Customer Relationship Management system.

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing or three years’ experience in a marketing, events or partnerships role will be well regarded.
• Experience in Tessitura.

In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.

Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to **********@npg.gov.au by the deadline listed below.

If you need more information, please get in touch with Trish Kevin, Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, 02 6102 7*** or by email at **************@npg.gov.au.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region, upon whose lands the National Portrait Gallery stands. The National Portrait Gallery reflects the face of Australia and increases understanding and appreciation of Australian people and their stories through the art of portraiture. Guided by our values of creativity, innovation, inclusivity and integrity, our purpose is to develop a national portrait collection and provide the broadest possible access to all Australians. We do this through presenting engaging exhibitions and live and educational programs onsite in our award-winning building in Canberra, offsite across Australia, and on demand. The Gallery is a dynamic and inclusive workplace and recognises the great contribution of our team. We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our team and our visitors, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and respect family and caring responsibilities. The Gallery is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.