Event Coordinator

Northern Community Events Group Ltd. is a not-for-profit that focuses on healthy communities with community engagement organizing events that promote active youth.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- planning, booking and organizing community based events
- coordinating with different vendors, locations and municipalities for event planning
- handle inquiries via social media and phone for potential vendors, community partners and general inquiries
- source specific attractions and work with local groups
- work with promotional partners, including media
- work with municipalities ensuring permits and licenses are acquired as needed

Qualifications:

- Excellent English written and verbal skills
- Experience using social media for promotional purposes
- Personable and outgoing personality
- Some evenings and weekends as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $18.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person