Events Pathways
Events have the power to strengthen hope and build community. Our mission is to facilitate excellent events that draw others into the story of helping to bring life to the full.
Do you love seeing people come together to have fun, celebrate, raise money, and/or learn? Our events pathways will equip you to create unique events with excellence and a bit of pizazz! From hosting meetings for dignitaries and VIPs to organising special functions, our events pathways are designed to give you the skills and experience you need to pull of a great event.
Specialise
Narrow down your focus by specialising in an area of training you love. Roles could include:
Event Manager
Event Assistant
Event Administrative Coordinator
Event Logistics Coordinator
Community Life Coordinator
Corporate Affairs Manager
Administrative Coordinator
Conference Manager
Conference Assistant
Meetings Assistant
Registration Coordinator
Choose your pathway
View our short-term, and long-term options below.
Short Term Options
2-12 weeks, full-time
Volunteer with the events team at the YWAM Townsville City Campus
We call this Mission Building!
Positions
Logistics, administration
Location
YWAM Townsville City Campus
Dates
Choose dates that are suitable for you (two weeks to three months!)
Prerequisites
Experience in the role selected
Next steps on your pathway
→ Add this to your annual calendar
→ Enrol in a Discipleship Training School (DTS)
Long Term Options
6 months – 2+ years
Enrol in a Discipleship Training School (DTS)
Dates
5.5 months, intakes start in January, April, July & October
Location
Training: Townsville
Outreach: Papua New Guinea and/or Australia
Prerequisites
Graduated high school
Special Features
- Transformational discipleship
- Strong biblical teaching
- Events-focused placement during the lecture phase of the course (2 hours per day)
- Outreaches in Australia and/or Papua New Guinea
Training Included
10802NAT – Certificate III in Discipleship (Non-Current – in transition period)
Next steps on your pathway
→ Join us as a full-time volunteer staff member
Join us as a full-time volunteer staff member
How it works
Get your teeth stuck into applying events in the missions context. In addition to working with our team, you will have the opportunity to grow in skills for Christian mission.
Time Frame & Location
Starting at 2 years (intakes in January, April, July, and October)
Townsville with possible placements in Papua New Guinea
Training Included
Purpose and Leadership Development (10899NAT Certificate IV in Christian Missions)
Special Features
Grow in:
- Applying events to the mission context
- Coordination and running of events
- Developing vision
- Servant leadership
- Managing finances
- Working in team
- Incorporating prayer and worship in ministry
- Coaching and mentoring others in job skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
Track toward leadership opportunities and pioneering new initiatives.
Roles
Roles could include:
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- Event Manager
- Event Assistant
- Event Administrative Coordinator
- Event Logistics Coordinator
- Community Life Coordinator
- Corporate Affairs Manager
- Administrative Coordinator
- Conference Manager
- Conference Assistant
- Meetings Assistant
- Registration Coordinator
Prerequisites
Completed 10802NAT – Certificate III in Discipleship (or DTS equivalent)
Extend your pathway
→ Complete our Advanced Leadership Development (10944NAT – Diploma of Christian Missions Leadership)
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