ABOUT LIFESTYLE MARKETS AUSTRALIA INC
Lifestyle Markets Australia Inc. (LMA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation that brings communities together through family focused fundraisers, markets and events across Victoria. All proceeds support Kinds of Happiness (KOH), a charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth in regional and rural Australia through mentoring, farming programs, and skills development. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. By joining the LMA team, you become part of a passionate, inclusive community making a real difference.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Event Organisation Assistance (EOA) Team Leader leads and supports a team of volunteers responsible for organising and coordinating LMA's calendar of events, working closely with LMA's Admin Team, who provide administrative support. This role ensures the EOA team operates smoothly, that volunteers are well supported in their roles, and that event planning tasks are completed to a high standard. As LMA continues to grow, this role also plays a part in establishing and refining the internal processes and training pathways that allow other volunteers to develop further within the organisation. In keeping with LMA's role as a genuine training ground for its volunteers, the EOA Team Leader helps create an environment in which team members can build real, transferable skills in events coordination and leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, support, and coordinate a team of Events Organisational Assistance volunteers.
- Oversee the planning and administrative tasks that keep LMA events running smoothly.
- Act as the first point of contact for team members, providing guidance and resolving day-to-day queries.
- Attend regular team meetings, held remotely, to stay aligned on priorities and progress.
- Support the identification of grant and sponsorship opportunities for the market, and assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for applications as required.
- Support the onboarding of new team members and assist with their development in the role.
- Contribute ideas to improve how the EOA team operates.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confident communicator, comfortable supporting and guiding others.
- Experience in events, administration, or team coordination, whether paid or volunteer, is desirable.
- Able to work independently and reliably in a remote setting.
- Comfortable using digital tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams.
- Passionate about community, multiculturalism, and supporting youth in regional Australia.
- A natural process person who enjoys creating structure and consistency, and who finds real satisfaction in building a connected, cohesive team.
Desirable
- A positive, welcoming attitude with a genuine smile and enthusiasm for engaging with people
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist with hands-on event tasks
- Comfortable supporting online meetings, shared documentation, and digital tools such as Google Workspace
- Interest or confidence in event coordination, sponsor communication, and fundraising
- Previous volunteer or not for profit experience is a bonus, but not required. Enthusiasm matters most
What we Offer
- The opportunity to lead a team and build leadership experience.
- Flexible volunteering that fits around your life.
- Connection with a passionate community of volunteers.
- The satisfaction of contributing to events that support disadvantaged youth across regional and rural Australia.