Events & Outreach Coordinator

Help Knowledge Bank grow its reach, collections, and community impact.

We are seeking a proactive and organised volunteer to coordinate our external events and outreach activities. This flexible role can be undertaken remotely, on-site at Knowledge Bank, or as a hybrid arrangement.

As our Events & Outreach Coordinator, you will help identify and assess events across Hawke’s Bay and surrounding districts where Knowledge Bank should be represented:

• Community festivals
• Heritage and cultural events
• Agricultural shows and A&P events
• School and tertiary institution events
• Local markets
• Council or civic gatherings
• Historical society meetings

Your focus will be strategic to help us:

• Build our collections
• Raise our public profile and credibility
• Connect us with potential volunteers, donors, and supporters
• Expand awareness of our expertise in preserving regional history

You will:

• Develop and maintain a calendar of community, heritage, and regional events
• Assess which events align with our strategic goals
• Recommend equipment, displays, and handout materials required
• Coordinate volunteers to attend events
• Report to Advisory meetings on outcomes and future opportunities
• Explore opportunities to expand our reach into areas such as Central Hawke’s Bay, Dannevirke, Wairoa, and Woodville

Time Commitment:

Approximately 3–6 hours per month, with additional time during key event periods.  This can be worked at home or on site at Knowledge Bank.