Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Implement registration systems; Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services; Assist in site selection and attend to related details; Assist in budget preparation; Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage; Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products; Co-ordinate media services; 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

Ability to Supervise

Working groups; Contractors; Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel

Planning and Management Skills

Prepare, present and manage budgets; Plan for traffic and crowd control and security; Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services; Inspect and select sites; Develop marketing and communication plans; Develop media strategies and public relations activities; Develop registration systems and information materials; Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services; Manage Event Logistics; Identify human resources requirements

Additional Skills

Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Office; MS Outlook

Operating Systems and Software Google Docs

Number of Participants and Length of Activity

50-99 participants; 1 day or less; 10-49 participants; 2-4 days; 5 days or over

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English