Job Posting: Events Manager
With 1800 members, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is the leading business association in Waterloo Region. We are a dynamic group of community leaders that act as the voice of business for the betterment and economic prosperity of our region. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Events Manager.
Events Manager
The Event Manager is responsible for managing selected events in accordance with the predetermined events schedule, managing a number of committees, and providing support to the events team. As a member of the Chamber senior management team, the Events Manager will supervise the Events department to ensure the successful completion of departmental and organizational goals.
Ideal Applicant Profile:
- An undergraduate degree in events, event planning, communications or a related discipline
- 1 to 3 years’ supervisory experience
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in events management, volunteer relationship and management, sales experience would be an asset
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point, desktop publishing software, experience in Membee (Membership Management Database) or equivalent software is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Social Media Management
- Ability to meet deadlines (focus, multiple deadlines)
- Ability to fit with current Chamber team
Specific Accountabilities
- Supervise the activities of the events team
- Support Member Services staff by creating events communications for all publications
- Independently and with Committees develop and recommend annual events and sponsorships budgets, and manage revenue and expenditures
- Oversee and manage all Chamber events – administration, logistics, marketing and advertising (ie. project manager for the Chamber Business Excellence Awards), delegating responsibility where appropriate
- Work with the Manager, Finance on event reconciliations
- Liaise with the sales team regarding event opportunities
- Ensure assigned committees are managed in accordance with mandates
- Other duties as agreed
Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, 80 Queen Street North N2H 6L4 or email to: hr@greaterkwchamber.com
