Fashion Thrift Society

Join Fashion Thrift Society as our Traveling Senior Events Coordinator!

About Us:
Fashion Thrift Society is Australia and the UK’s largest and most exciting traveling fashion market! We celebrate emerging local brands, vintage gems, and sustainable fashion, bringing unique events to fashion lovers across the country, with expansion into the UK. If you have a flair for event management, a passion for fashion, and love the thrill of traveling, this is the perfect role for you.

Position Overview:
We’re seeking a creative and energetic Senior Events Coordinator to lead the planning, execution, and success of our large-scale fashion markets. On event days, you will act as the Operations Manager, overseeing the entire on-site execution to ensure each market runs smoothly and efficiently. This full-time role requires travel on a minimum of two weekends per month (Saturday and Sunday), with event setup the day prior and hands-on involvement on the day of the event.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution: Plan, organise, and execute our fashion events across multiple locations, ensuring every detail is flawless. From budgeting to vendor negotiations, you’ll bring each event to life.

On-Site Operations Management: On event days, you will serve as the Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing the setup, vendor coordination, crowd management, and all on-site logistics, ensuring seamless event execution from start to finish.

Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of junior event staff and volunteers, ensuring everyone understands their roles. You'll collaborate with our marketing, sales, and logistics teams to align efforts for successful events.

Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the face of Fashion Thrift Society, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure their expectations are exceeded.

Innovation: Bring fresh ideas to the table, keeping our events unique and ahead of industry trends.

Problem Solving: Anticipate challenges and think on your feet, ensuring any issues are resolved swiftly and efficiently.

Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all our events comply with relevant laws, safety standards, and organisational policies.

About You:

• 2-5 years of event coordination experience in roles such as music festivals, weddings, expos, conventions, or large-scale public events. PLEASE NOTE: This position is a senior role and industry experience is non negotiable. 
• Proven experience in event coordination and social media marketing, particularly with large-scale events.
• A Melbourne-based professional able to work from our Brunswick office on non travel days.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and crowd management skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with an outgoing and confident personality.
• Flexibility to travel a minimum of two weekends per month, with all travel expenses covered.
• Ability to thrive autonomously while working collaboratively with a creative team.

Work Schedule & Benefits:

• Full-time position of 38 hours per week, with weekend travel for event coordination. Hybrid travel/office work. 
• Travel expenses covered.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and creative work environment.
• Competitive salary to be discussed during interview process.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your event management career with one of the most exciting fashion events in Australia, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio links to fashionthriftsociety@gmail.com. Be sure to include “Traveling Events Coordinator Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line.