Events Coordinator

We are seeking a take charge event coordinator with the ability to manage the administration and logistics of a busy events schedule in support of WMFN. You will preferably be a member or community member, have experience putting on events, working in a First Nations community and have knowledge of cultural practices.

The coordinator will work with various department managers at West Moberly to organize events related to their area of responsibilities. These events will range from small meetings to large annual gatherings and events, sometimes in the community and other times outside of the community, including participation in third party events.

About the position
The Event Coordinator will have a love for special events and the West Moberly community, a hands-on participant who will provide outstanding customer service, be enthusiastic, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customer. The Events Coordinator will work independently and closely with internal departments to manage events from the planning phase through execution and wind up. Events could be during the day, evening and on weekends.

Events

• Participate in the creation and development of new and existing events.
• Coordinate and be the project lead for planning, supplier contracts and general logistics.
• Preplan and anticipate project needs, prioritize and meet deadlines of each event with little supervision.
• Take charge to ensure every event is marketed and attended by the intended target group.
• Actively gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.
• Management of on-site production and cleanup for events as necessary.
• Manage and facilitate volunteers and event committees.

Administration

• Plan and administer the budget for each event and for the entire calendar of events.
• Secure increased sponsorship for events and cultivate relationships with all sponsors.
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, sponsors, donors and other affiliated groups and individuals; secures services & equipment for clients' events.
• Account for money spent, including administering contracts and ensuring volunteers and staff are recruited, trained, scheduled, and paid appropriately if applicable.
• Ensure clients are aware of all payment terms; advance payments are appropriately collected (deposit, payment and/or insurance coverage etc.).
• Work with internal departments including finance on budgets, AP, AR, manage budgets and tracking expenses. Keep records of all events.

What We Offer
Full time employment, 70 hours every 2 weeks, Monday to Friday (every second Friday off), along with a comprehensive salary, RRSP program and benefits package.