Vacancy Centre Manager
A vibrant Arts and Crafts Centre seeks a Centre Manager with a “can-do mind set”, superior customer service skills and a passion for creativity.
Our ideal applicant will be someone with:
• a warm personality and well-developed customer service skills
• sound office management skills and technology savvy with attention to detail
• a “can-do” attitude, with an ability to work unsupervised
We operate as: A charitable trust where members contribute to the running costs through annual subscriptions. The centre provides a venue for people with diverse creative interests to pursue their arts and crafts. We have a comprehensive education programme for adults and children at all levels of expertise and experience.
Your potential workplace: Is a purpose-built arts centre, which is a warm, bright environment in which to work. It is close to a public transport hub, with free parking should you need that. There some fabulous cafes and delis in the vicinity as well.
We exist to:
• promote and encourage artistic endeavors of all kinds
• to arrange talks like our Magical Mystery Art Tour series,
• hold Exhibitions and Craft Sales of our members work
• support the work of other arts and craft organisations with room rental and joint ventures.
The Centre Manager is: a full time position in a busy community oriented environment. The hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and are based at our Centre in 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori. The Centre Manager also supervises a part-time office administrator.
Skills Required:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with people at all levels
• Adept at using social media and website content to connect with our customers and promote our brand
• Skilled in providing a positive customer service experience to all our members with patience and empathy
• Experience using Xero would be an advantage, however must have experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable, online internet banking payments and sound cash management
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications – Access, Excel, Word, Outlook and Publisher
• Knowledge of data security and file backup procedures
Additional Useful Skills:
• Exposure to applied arts or crafts and not-for-profit organisations
• Sales and marketing experience
• Canva graphic design package or equivalent
We expect the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 before beginning work at the Centre.
For more information about who we are and what we do see www.kacc.org.nz...
Apply by Friday 8 October by 4pm with your CV outlining how you meet our skills required in summary above and outlined more fully in the Job Description. Email info@kacc.org.nz for your copy of the Job Description.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.6% Yes
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14.7% No
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Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Stoked - BBQ event this Saturday in Greytown 🥩
Whether you prefer your meat grilled, smoked, or slow-cooked, Stoked has something for every palate. Enjoy mouthwatering creations from local culinary stars, paired with exceptional drinks.
Dishing up the food: Martin Bosley’s Fish Shack, Fire Grill with Dale Keith, Travis Clive-Griffin from Fire Entice, Bicycle Kitchen. Pouring the drinks: Alexia Wines, Stoke Beer, Greytown Distilling Company Gin, and Happy Belly Ferments.
GA Tickets include:
- Your first Stoke beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available),
- Masterclass sessions including:
Elevate your BBQ game - tips for entertaining with Caleb Kloeg
Wine 101 - top matches for summer - hosted by Jane Cooper, Winemaker at Alexia Wines
Smokey Cocktails - hosted by Jaime Smylie, The White Swan
- Entry to the National Red Bandal Throwing Competition - great prizes for grabs including a Greytown Butcher Meat pack and Red Bandals - the ultimate summer footwear
- All day entertainment, music, lawn games
Chill zone - bean bags, fire pit, perfect for toasting homemade marshmallow slabs.
This Saturday 30 November 12:00 - 17:00 at Cobblestones Museum, Greytown.
Tickets at the link below.