Event planner
Youth of Today Society based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Event planner. Youth of Today Society is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth. The society provides young people with opportunities for personal growth and success. The Youth of Today Society helps shape a brighter future for the next generation. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Youth of Today Society
Position: Event planner
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.34 hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Transportation information: valid driver’s licence and willing to travel for extended periods
Requirements:
Languages:Â Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years
Area of work experience: Business, community service organization, conference and meeting planning companies, professional association or organization, trade associations, and university or college
Computer and technology knowledge: Database software, Adobe Photoshop, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Tablet computer, Keynote, MailChimp, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, MAC
Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone, computer, and printer
Type of media: Advertising or communications
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle a fast-paced environment
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate attention to detail and work overtime when required
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be accurate, have client focus, and possess efficient interpersonal skills
- The candidates should have excellent oral and written communication, flexibility, and initiative
- The candidates should be organized, a team player, and have time management skills
- The candidates should demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to multitask
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to develop risk management plans, marketing and communication plans, and media strategies and public relations activities
- The candidates should be able to promote conference and meeting services or special events, inspect and select sites, and review bids and negotiate costs
- The candidates should be able to prepare, present and manage budgets, develop financial procedures, and develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
- The candidates should be able to determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
- The candidates should be able to assist in budget preparation, assist in site selection and attend to related details, and arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
- The candidates should be able to co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities, co-ordinate media services, and co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- The candidates should be able to confirm and co-ordinate speakers, implement registration systems, and implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- The candidates should be able to set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment, plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services, and plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
- The candidates should be able to plan schedules, goals and objectives, develop registration systems and information materials, and plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
- The candidates should be able to research and design special events programs, plan for VIP arrangements, and plan for translation and interpretation services
- The candidates should be able to book facilities for office personnel, plan for social events and guest programs, and develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities
- The candidates should be able to prepare final financial and other reports and develop and implement business plans
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details
By email
[email protected]
In person
404 Ogilvie Street suite C
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 2S4
Between 01:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!