Job Posting: Events Assistant
- November 27th, 2018
- Events, Community
EVENTS ASSISTANT
The Events Assistant is responsible for coordinating and executing day to day tasks in the Events Department. You will work alongside a team to deliver successful, high calibre events, and positive guest experiences.
Ideal Applicant Profile:
- Post-secondary courses in marketing, event planning and/or communications
- Some event managing experience
- Proficiency in Social Media Management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer services skills
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly evolving environment
- Ability to fit with current Chamber team
- Proficient in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, etc.)
Specific Accountabilities
- Reports to CEO and/or Lead in the Events Department
- Provide member service by communicating Chamber information as requested
- Coordinate and identify future sponsorship opportunities with Partnerships & Special Projects Manager
- Manage events assigned which include: managing supplies and equipment needs, venue and vendor liaison, cost control, communication and marketing, event materials, registration requirements, payment requirements
- Provide support to department lead as needed.
- Provide articles and communications to the editor for The Advocate magazine
- Provide events communications to member services for publications as needed
- Manage committees as assigned to meet budget targets and committee mandates, including preparation of agendas, minutes and communication of concerns
- Assist with updates to website as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume to Human Resources, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, 80 Queen Street North N2H 6L4 or email to: hr@greaterkwchamber.com.
