The SMASH! Community department is looking for a new Competitions Coordinator to plan, manage and run competitions for SMASH! while liaising with other marketing coordinators as well as our Exhibitors and Sponsors (E&S) and Events & Production departments to manage and deliver all sponsored competitions. The ideal candidate must have previous administrative and leadership experience, works well under a high pressure environment and has excellent time arrangement, excellent customer service skills and problem solving skills.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Plan, manage, and run competitions for SMASH!
• Work closely with other Marketing Coordinators to create and deliver competitions in line with SMASH! brand guidelines and SMASH! marketing goals
• Manage information gathered through SMASH! competitions in line with the SMASH! Privacy Policies
• Ensure all competitions run by SMASH! adhere to the conditions and requirements of the Trade Promotions Licence held by SMASH!
• Liaise with Exhibitors and Sponsors (E&S)  and Programming departments to manage and deliver all sponsored competitions
• Work in conjunction with the Statistics Coordinator to attach surveys to competitions and manage giveaways attached to staff, crew and attendee surveys

To be considered for the role, you must:

• Reside in Sydney, Australia.
• Easily contactable via Email & Mobile phone
• High Proficiency in written English and a clear and friendly writing style are essential
• Strong communication skills especially written, pitching & story-development skills
• Require availability for monthly meetings, networking events, both workshop and training days, set up day and both days of the convention
• High level interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with marketing department and other functional teams.
• Familiarity with anime, manga  and Japanese gaming culture and trends
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
• A high level of administrative and organisational skills
• Creativity and affable personality
• Teamwork skills and excellent time management
• Ability to contribute ideas and demonstration initiative and flexibility

Desirable:

• Event management experience.
• Currently studying/studied business or marketing.
• Experience in liaising with external stakeholders to meet organisation goals
• Initiative, drive & experience in event management
• Previous volunteer or customer service experience is desired, but not essential

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