What is Candlelight?
* Candlelight concerts are a unique musical and sensory experience created by the beautiful ambience of candlelight.
* Our concerts highlight talent from upcoming artists to professional musicians and allow you to enjoy some of the most famous works of classical music in a completely new way and in various, spectacular locations.
* Candlelight is now expanding beyond classical music into other genres that fit well within the experience such as jazz, soul, flamenco, opera, and more
Responsibilities will include:
Pre/Post Production
* Review information provided for upcoming concerts, action and implement important production details, event reviews and policy procedures
* Overseeing inventory levels
* Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues (additional hours given)
Onsite
* Managing scheduled event timings as the main POC onsite
* Managing and training a small team of event staff during concerts
* Acting as the central POC between Fever, venue staff, the AV team, musicians, and event staff
* Implementing new or amended production details, company policies and procedures
* Dealing with customer queries and complaints
* Filling in Event / Incident Report forms
* Encouraging high performance and implementing improvements with in your team
* Providing photographs and feedback after each event to the Associate Producer
* Representing both the Fever and Candlelight brand fully through professional communication and management; acting as the main customer service representative at every event
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous event coordination experience, preferably music-related
* Excellent face-to-face communication skills
* Highly organised and efficient. Time management skills are key.
* Leadership skills and experience managing small teams
* The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in public speaking.
* The role involves travel and a driver's license is essential.
* Willing to learn from mistakes and give feedback on ways of improving the Candlelight experience
* Collaborative approach and willing to get hands dirty and work on all required events tasks
* Fluent English speaker
* Strong academic and classical music background are a plus
The role is based on the Sunshine Coast with essential travel to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and surrounding areas on a semi-regular basis.