Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of Newcastle Pride?
With 18,000+ visitors attending Newcastle Pride last year, the festival needs to grow its team and is recruiting for a Volunteer Committee Secretary and a team of passionate Sub-Committee Members to help bring the events and community initiatives to life.
ARE YOU THE NEXT SECRETARY?
The Organised Superstar
If you are the kind of person who colour-codes their calendar for fun and gets a little thrill from a well-structured agenda, Newcastle Pride might just be your people.
As Secretary, you’ll:
- Plan and help facilitate monthly meetings
- Prepare agendas and record minutes
- Manage correspondence
- Support membership administration
- Keep the committee running smoothly
Newcastle Pride is looking for someone with admin or secretarial experience, strong organisation skills, and availability for monthly meetings.
You’ll be the steady hand that helps steer the ship – and yes, that ship includes delivering the Newcastle Pride Festival and representing the community at Sydney Mardi Gras events.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL
SUB-COMMITTEE
The Idea Generators & Doers
Newcastle Pride Festival is calling for passionate, experienced community members to join their Volunteer Festival sub committee Team and help bring the 2026 Newcastle Pride Festival to life. Newcastle Pride Festival is a proud LGBTQIA+ charity dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equality.
The annual festival is one of the region’s most vibrant celebrations, and planning for October 2026 is already underway. Newcastle Pride are seeking volunteers with previous experience in their nominated role who are enthusiastic, collaborative, and committed to supporting the Pride committee in creating and delivering an outstanding festival.
Available Volunteer Sub-Committee Positions:
Communications and Social Media:
Manages the organisation’s social media platforms, email campaigns, and internal communications to keep audiences informed and engaged.
Community Engagement:
Builds and maintains relationships with local groups, businesses, and community leaders to foster awareness and participation in the organization’s initiatives.
Fundraising Coordinator
Plans and executes fundraising campaigns, coordinates donor outreach, and tracks contributions to support the organization’s financial goals.
Marketing
Develops and implements marketing strategies, creating promotional materials and coordinating campaigns to attract volunteers, donors, and participants.
Sponsorship
Identifies and secures sponsorship opportunities, prepares proposals, and maintains ongoing relationships with corporate and local partners.
Grant Writer
Researches funding opportunities and prepares compelling grant applications to secure financial support from government bodies and foundations.
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Supports the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of volunteers, helping to match people to suitable roles and foster a positive volunteer culture.
Creative Writer
Produces engaging written content from blog posts and promotional copy to donor stories that brings the organization’s voice to life across various platforms.
Assistant Event Coordinator
Assists with the planning and execution of events, managing logistics, liaising with vendors, and supporting volunteers on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Festival Administration Officer
Provides administrative support for festival operations, managing documentation, scheduling, and correspondence with performers, stallholders, and other participants.
As a member of the Volunteer Festival Team, you will play a meaningful role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and joyful celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Join Newcastle Pride and be part of a team that celebrates pride, visibility, and community connection, not just during festival week, but all year round 🌈
