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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