Event Coordinator

Number of participants

• 50-99 participants

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Manage Event Logistics

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Business
• Resort
• Tourism associations
• University or college

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week