About The Piano
Pīpīwharauroa: Kui-kui Whitiwhiti Ora

The Piano is a space devoted to music and the arts. From New Zealand icons and international artists, to community heroes and emerging talent — The Piano plays host year round to a diverse range of outstanding artists and events.

Since 2016, The Piano has been a place where community groups aspire to take the stage, where next generation artists perform on the same stage as their mentors, where emerging artists meet audiences that become enthusiasts and where seasoned performers enthral audiences from all walks of life.

With our 325-seat Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, superior acoustics, suite of five performance, workshop and meeting spaces, and 16 Artists in Residence Studios, The Piano is a destination performing arts and events venue built to the highest specifications, offering an impressive range of technical and hospitality options for a wide range of events. From concerts to conferences, workshops, festivals, film screenings and meetings, multi-disciplinary events to product launches.
 

Position Overview | Events & Marketing Coordinator
— Permanent part-time, 25 hours p/w across evenings, weekends and weekdays
— Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch

A newly created role, the Events & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the on the day delivery of The Piano’s diverse range of arts, community and business events, in addition to overseeing the marketing and social media channels. Working closely with the Venue & Events Manager, this role leads our fantastic team of casual staff, volunteers and AV staff to ensure client satisfaction on the day, event health and safety compliance, and high quality bar service. The Events & Marketing Coordinator is a dual role across event delivery and administration, splitting their time between evening and weekend event delivery, and weekday office-based work.

• Download the full Position Description here, and find out more about The Piano and this role at www.thepiano.nz

About You

First and foremost, you’ll love working with people and supporting clients to deliver exceptional event experiences with a broad range of arts, community and business clients.

With a passion for events, and a strong interest in the arts, you’ll possess the following attributes and skills:

• 1-2 years’ experience in managing events, client services and bookings, and/or similar experience within a venue, arts organisation or hospitality establishment
• You’ll be a people person, with exceptional verbal communication skills and the ability to build rapport and manage a wide variety of relationships and personalities
• A flair for writing, with the ability to write in a flexible and engaging way for multiple digital and print platforms
• Strong time management, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced event environment
• Hold a current Duty Manager’s Certificate, or willingness to acquire one before commencing employment
• An understanding of current social media platforms and trends
• Some experience in using either Canva or Adobe InDesign is desirable, but not essential (training can be provided)
• A self-starter attitude and ability to independently advance tasks and projects

How to Apply

• Send in an up to date CV and cover letter directly related to the position description addressed to the Director, Marcus Norman at marcus@thepiano.nz
• Applications close Thursday 25 September, 11.59pm with interviews taking place on 6, 7, 8 October.
• Please get in touch with Marcus if you require access support with the application or interview process, we are happy to help.

Want to find out more before applying?

• If you’re interested in applying, but would like to see if this role might be a good fit for you first, you’re welcome to get in touch with Marcus Norman, Director for an informal kōrero at marcus@thepiano.nz or 03 377 5000