Program Planner, Special Events

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations
• Arts and culture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Solicit event donors
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for social events and guest programs

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• MailChimp

Area of work experience

• Business
• Community service organization
• Professional association or organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits