Job Description

Title: Event Planner

Hours of Work: 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday, Full-time

Temporary Summer Student Position
Details:Within the vision and mission statements of the Society, reporting to the Operations Manager, we are seeking a confident, skilled, and self-directed Event Planner to produce an event from conception through to completion. Event planner’s responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service and organizing a memorable event that meets quality expectations. Salary is $21 per hour.Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as an Events Planner or experience in project management with a track record of successful events
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events) Willing to submit references from previous clients
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Establishing relationships and liaising with event venue, vendors and stakeholders
• Working with a printer to send invitations to guests
• Identifying clients' requirements and expectations for the event
• Brainstorming and implementing event concepts and themes
• Coordinating all logistical elements of the event including Organizing suppliers, caterers, staff, and entertainment.
• Anticipating attendee needs and making preparations against potential risks
• Ability to lead a team and delegate tasks effectively
• Must be creative, have meticulous attention to detail and be flexible and adaptable

Qualifications:

• Certificate and experience in hospitality, public relations, management, or related field
• MS Office proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Event planning

This is an HRSDC Canada Summer Job, therefore applicants must also:

• is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
• is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Westminster, BC V3M 1E7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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