Fort Fest Committee positions

Fort Fest 2024 will be held on Friday 20th September, 3.15pm – 8.00pm.

An event for all the school and local community, with music, food, games and stalls. Run jointly by the SRC and P&C to raise money for the school, we are looking for volunteers to join the planning committee. 

We have roles of all sizes to suit all interests, so please email us at events@fortstreetpandc.org if keen. We are currently looking for –

Finance Coordinator:

Responsible for planning the token sales, arranging square readers, assisting with square set up and issues on the night, managing floats, and looking after cash and money on the night.

Donations and Prizes Coordinator:

Manages call-outs for donations, organise the donation week at school, arrange storage with school admin, and purchase stall prizes. Works with the Volunteer coordinator to assign prizes to stalls.

Catering Coordinator:

Organise the food stalls, ensures there will be enough quantity and options, and assist the Stall Holder coordinator with planning based on stall requirements, orders extra catering items – plates, cups, sauces as required by stalls – checks Fortian Kitchen for existing supplies.

Sustainability and Waste Coordinator:

Work with the school office and is responsible for ordering extra bins, recycling, and managing waste emptying on the night.

Sponsors Coordinator:

Find local businesses willing to sponsor the event with cash or goods donations in return for presence or publicity.

Publicity and Comms Coordinator:

Promote the event by working with the school and the SRC. Writes the fortnightly Mercurius updates and posts on social media. 

Alumni Coordinator:

Promote the event amongst Fort Street alumni, encouraging attendance and/or financial support

Equipment & Set Up Coordinators x 2:

Responsible for coordinating and sourcing equipment, decorations, lighting, electrical and safety. Will need to be available from 10.00am on 20 September to set up the event (with helpers).