Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club 香港遊艇會招聘 (1月9日截止)

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RYKYC) is looking for a high calibre individual to fill the position of Marketing & Events Manager (Rowing & Paddle Sports). The Marketing & Events Manager will report to the Head of Rowing & Paddle Sports.

About RHKYC (www.rhkyc.org.hk)

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest sports clubs in Hong Kong, with a rich, colourful history that spans 170 years of community and competitive sailing and rowing (including paddling). The RHKYC provides training programmes for practitioners of all abilities and ages – both members and non-members – to nurture their development, produce elite athletes capable of competing at the highest levels, and contribute to the growth and popularity of these great pastimes. The Club also organises a full calendar of high-profile local and international race events, helping place Hong Kong firmly on the global sporting map.

Marketing & Events Manager (Rowing & Paddle Sports)

Position Summary

The Marketing & Events Manager will blend creativity, strategic marketing expertise, and strong project management skills to promote Rowing & Paddle Sports at RHKYC and deliver exceptional events. Their work will enhance the visibility of these sports and engage key target audiences. The Marketing & Events Manager will work closely with RHKYC staff and stakeholders to achieve the section’s broader objectives.

Primary Duties:

Marketing

Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase awareness and participation of Rowing & Paddle Sports.
Create engaging content for digital platforms, Ahoy! magazine, the sections bi-weekly newsletter, and other promotional materials.
Ensure Rowing & Paddle Sports are fully integrated into the club’s broader Marketing and Communications strategy.

Events

Plan, organize, and execute events including regattas, races, community engagement, and sponsor activities.
Coordinate logistics, budgets, timelines, event orders, and vendors.
Ensure events deliver exceptional participant and spectator experiences.

Secondary Duties:

Marketing

Manage social media channels and ensure consistent brand messaging.
Responsible for design and production of all race day banners, backdrop, signage, and other collateral.
Monitor marketing performance metrics and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.

Events

Collaborate with other RHKYC staff, departments, sponsors, and partners to maximize reach and impact.
Build relationships with local communities, schools, and organizations to promote participation.
Manage event day partners such as NGOs, Sponsors, VIPs, and MC’s.

Administration & Reporting:

Prepare reports on marketing campaigns and event performance.
Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of initiatives.
Attend working group and subcommittee meetings.
Carry out any reasonable requests made by the Management.

We look for people with:

5yrs+ event management experience
Strong social media skills (Instagram, Facebook, Red Note)
Experience with Canva, Adobe illustrator or similar
Good spoken and written English, Cantonese, and preferably Mandarin
MS Office skills including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word

Application

We offer attractive remuneration and excellent fringe benefits to the right candidate. Application deadline is 9 January 2026. Interested parties should submit a comprehensive CV with expected salary to the Human Resources Manager, RHKYC, Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or email hrm@rhkyc.org.hk before the application deadline.