Full-Time

Special Events Organizer

Posted on May 05

Agents C

Toronto, ON

Student status Full time enrollment; Part time enrollment

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Are you currently a student?; What is your current field of study?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Team building opportunities

Workplace information Remote work available

Personal Suitability

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

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports; Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment; Implement registration systems; Confirm and co-ordinate speakers; 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Own Tools/Equipment Computer; Internet access; Cellular phone

Planning and Management Skills

Review bids and negotiate costs; Research and design special events programs; Promote conference and meeting services or special events; Prepare, present and manage budgets; Plan schedules, goals and objectives; 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; Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Database software; MS Office

Operating Systems and Software Google Docs

Number of Participants and Length of Activity Over 400 participants

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English

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