Job description The Company:
Patagonia is an outdoor apparel business like no other, \"We're in business to save our home planet.\" As a certified B Corporation, the company is recognised internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism - and now our one and only shareholder is our home planet with 100% of profits going to fight the environmental crisis. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is based in Ventura, California with offices around the world including in Doonmarngwarree (Torquay), Australia.
Our values stay true to a business that was started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility - build the best product and provide the best service; examine our practices openly and honestly; protect our home planet; be just, equitable and antiracist; do it our way.
We look for candidates with proven experience who thrive in a team-based atmosphere, individuals who are passionate about their communities, the environment and caring for others. We seek core Patagonia product users, people who love to spend as much time as possible in the mountains, ocean, and wild nature. Folks who deal well with ambiguity, learn on the fly, demonstrate sound judgment, and solve problems creatively are most successful with us.
We're looking for someone who builds and maintains relationships with ease and desires to put the customer at the centre of everything they do. We don't want someone who can just do a job - we want the best person for the job. Yet we don't look for \"stars\" seeking special treatment and perks. Our best efforts are collaborative, and Patagonia culture rewards the ensemble player, while it barely tolerates those who need the limelight.
The Role:
The In-StoreEvents Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping Patagonia Meanjin (Brisbane) as a community hub for the local Meanjin community, providing a home for conversations, creativity, environmental action and meaningful sports connection.
Meanjin/ Brisbane store's identity is 'The Gathering Place'. This is a special space where our customers and local grassroots sports and activist communities can come together to connect and share stories, at special events and activations or curled up on the armchairs in our activist library.
Our stores around the world are hubs for the local community, not for profits and sports communities. Here in Fortitude Valley, we will be a welcoming place for good people, good conversations, good food, good fun, and sometimes as a bright little spark for good collective trouble in service of our home planet.
This role is responsible for curating and delivering a thoughtful calendar of in‑store events that engage the local Meanjin (Brisbane) community and provide a platform to showcase local environmental groups, our Core Sports communities, cultural voices, and grassroots activists.
This role blends relationship building, community engagement and all facets of event coordination. Through storytelling and connection, you will help to transform the store into a space for learning, connection, community gathering and activism. You are also responsible for ensuring that all events remain inclusive, welcoming, and accessible, always adhering to all relevant OHS guidelines and safety regulations and upholding Patagonia's commitments to environmental justice, equity, and inclusion. Events should celebrate the local community and spark connection, reflection, and participation beyond the store walls.
This is a Permanent Part-Time role (working 22.8hrs per week) based out of our Meanjin (Brisbane) store.
Objectives:
Community Driven Events Calendar
You will be responsible for developing and owning the store events calendar, hosting and facilitating regular events that are aligned with Patagonia's mission, environmental and social values. Ensure events reflect local relevance and respond to issues impacting Southeast Queensland and beyond. Elevating diverse Local Voices and Environmental Groups.
Design a mix of events including (but not limited to):
* Environmental talks and panels
* Film screenings and story nights
* Workshops (repair, activism, outdoor skills)
* Community meetups and campaign launches
Event Planning and Delivery
* Coordinate all aspects of in-store events, including scheduling and logistics. Managing all internal and external stakeholders, seating, signage, and accessibility considerations.
* Support speakers and facilitators to feel welcomed, prepared, and respected.
Relationship Building & Community Engagement
Help build strong, enduring relationships with local environmental and community organisations. Strengthen the stores reputation as a safe, energising space for learning, dialogue, and action.
Proactively build relationships with:
* Local environmental and climate justice organisations.
* First Nations groups and knowledge holders.
* Community organisers, scientists, activists, artists, writers and outdoor leaders.
* Core Sport community groups.
Storytelling and Engagement
Provide a platform to uplift local voices. Providing a respectful, accessible platform for local groups to share their stories, campaigns, and calls to action.
Help translate Patagonia's values into meaningful, local experiences.
Collaborate with store and regional teams to: Promote events instore and through Patagonia channels.
About you:
* Emotionally intelligent: high level of self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
* Environmental Activist:Passionate about the community, the environment, and caring for others. You act locally and inspire your community and coworkers to do the same.
* A People Person, connected to the local community, curious about the stories around you, and skilled at building strong relationships
* A Problem Solver: helpful, calm, and solutions focused.
* Adaptability/Ambiguity:You can adapt to changing situations and priorities while maintaining positive workplace morale. Pivot and encourage team engagement when things change.
* Organised:reliable with time management and able to meet deadlines or communicate proactively when challenges arise.
Experience you bring
* Experience in community outreach, organising public programs, and engaging community participation.
* Event coordination experience planning and delivering community events, workshops, or grassroots initiatives.
* Experience working with environmental or community organisations.
* Knowledge of local environmental issues in Queensland.
* Experience in community storytelling, activism, or education.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Patagonia is an equal opportunity employer. Patagonia recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or individuals with a disability. Patagonia is proud of our diverse workforce and encourages applications from diverse cultural backgrounds. Like our planet, our company is an interconnected network of ecosystems dependent on each other. Patagonia is a global community with members that seek to respect, uplift, and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique - members that look to champion justice, equity, and inclusion across our company and beyond.
Accessibility Support:
Patagonia is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for talent of all abilities. If you require assistance and/ or accommodation in the search and/ or application process, please contact us at using the subject line: In-Store Events Coordinator - Meanjin (Brisbane) enquiry via EthicalJobs with your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.