event coordinator
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca -
Special Events Officer
Posted on
June 24, 2024
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Employer details
City of Burnaby
Job details
Special Events OfficerCompetition No: 2024-254Duration: Regular Full TimeSalary: $5,491 - 5,719 - 5,957 - 6,200 - 6,460/monthSchedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSpecial Notes: Subject to Note ?T? of Schedule ?B? of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective AgreementLast Updated: 6/24/24The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts provides excellence in the fine and performing arts through professional programming and community resources - theatre presentations and rentals, arts learning and festivals and special events. Join our team of passionate, collaborative and innovative leaders. This is specialized recreation and cultural work involving the development, coordination and support of a variety of public special events and festivals in the City of Burnaby that are produced and managed by the City or organized by community event organizers and partners. The incumbent discusses and identifies potential special events with supervisors; checks feasibility and plans and develops public special event proposals; coordinates input and involvement of various departments and co-sponsors and appropriate stakeholders such as community safety and marketing; coordinates the implementation of the event and acts as the event day coordinator to ensure smooth operations; provides general site supervision as required; establishes and maintains effective working relations with a variety of internal and external contacts such as Municipal and Provincial agencies, community groups and neighbourhood stakeholders; solicits funding and in-kind donations for events from sponsors; assists with proposals for government and other agency grant funding; prepares events budget and monitors same; controls expenditures and takes corrective action to avoid cost overruns; approves requisitions for materials, supplies and event contractors. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of a post-secondary diploma in recreation and/or culture administration, arts or related field (such as tourism), plus sound related experience preferably including some supervisory experience and experience working with large scale events or festivals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. An incumbent will have considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, practices and techniques related to the work performed; sound knowledge of the applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work. Sound knowledge of the interests and functions of community groups and agencies and of the available community and internal resources. Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate public special events and festivals; assist in the administration of grant programs; solicit sponsorships and grant funding, to monitor event budgets and to prepare and maintain related reports, records, files, correspondence and promotional materials; recruit, orient, train, and direct the work of part-time staff and volunteers assisting with events. A valid Driver?s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.Please apply online by July 4, 2024.Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.Copies of relev
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LocationBurnaby, BC
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Salary$5,491MONTH monthly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#95721
Advertised until
2024-07-04
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