Special Events Program Planner

Special events program planner

Job details

Location Nelson, BC

Salary $21.15 / hour

Vacancies 1 Vacancy

Employment groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

Terms of employment Permanent, Full time 40 to 44 hours / week

Start date As soon as possible

Benefits: As per collective agreement, Bonus

Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Ability to Supervise

Working groups, Contractors, Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Overtime required

Personal Suitability

Excellent oral communication, Team player, Accurate, Flexibility, Client focus, Organized, Initiative, Excellent written communication, Effective interpersonal skills

Additional Skills

Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment, Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services, Implement registration systems, Confirm and co-ordinate speakers, Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports, Co-ordinate media services, Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products, Assist in budget preparation, Assist in site selection and attend to related details, Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage, Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events, Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details

Area of Work Experience

Multi-purpose facilities

Number of Participants and Length of Activity

Over 400 participants, 2-4 days

Planning and Management Skills

Promote conference and meeting services or special events, Develop marketing and communication plans, Develop media strategies and public relations activities, Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs, Review bids and negotiate costs, Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services, Develop registration systems and information materials, Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.), Plan for social events and guest programs, Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities

How to apply

By email:

shambhalamusicfest@gmail.com

By fax:

403-775-4138

By mail:

Suite 2003 - 622 Front St

Nelson, BC

V1L 4B7

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.