Festival Administration Coordinator

Midsumma Festival
Are you an admin and logistics up-and-comer with a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and arts culture?
Why us?
Victoria's Premier Festival Of LGBTQIA+ Art & Culture.
Help us drive impact in:
Accessibility and Inclusion
Community Development
Arts and Media
Youth
Youth
The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Paid job
Commitment:
Full Time
Experience level:
🚀 Growing (2 - 5 yrs)
Location:
Victoria
Remuneration:
$68,000 – $74,000 p.a.
Closing date:
June 23, 2026
Why you might love this opp:

Midsumma Festival is one of Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ cultural arts organisations and festivals, for and by communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality. Midsumma Festival works year-round to provide artists with support, to develop, create, present and promote their work with its primary activity being an annual multi arts Festival presented over three weeks (approx. 22 days) during January/February each year. 

Midsumma is seeking a highly organised and community-minded Festival Administration Coordinator to support the smooth day-to-day running of the Festival office and assist with key Festival logistics, including Pride March coordination.

What's involved:

As a key role within our small but skilled team, this administrative and logistical role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day smooth running of Midsumma Festival office year-round, as well as assisting with the coordination of meetings, forums, information sessions, and events as may be required in the preparation and delivery across all Festival activities. The role works closely with the Finance and Administration Manager on administrative systems and processes, general communications (phone, office and email). 

In addition, the role plays a critical part in assisting event logistics across our event delivery and is responsible for coordinating march registration and community group participation for Midsumma Pride March.

You’ll work closely with artists, community groups, partners, volunteers and Festival staff across administration, stakeholder communications, event logistics, CRM systems, and office coordination.

Key criteria:

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, enjoys working across multiple projects, loves chatting with people, and is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and arts culture.

How to apply:

Follow the link for more information and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application. 

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