Organizer, special events

• Work Term: Casual
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 8 to 32 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Sport venue
• Sports

Number of participants

• Up to 10 participants

Tasks

• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Solicit event donors
• Co-ordinate media services
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Implement registration systems
• Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for VIP arrangements
• Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Manage Event Logistics

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Sports and recreation club workers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Business
• Convention centre
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Sports and entertainment facilities
• Tourism associations
• University or college

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Internship

• This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available