special events planner Opportunity

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special events planner in CANADA

Visa sponsorship & Relocation 7 months ago
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Internship

This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Arts and culture

Number of participants

  • Up to 10 participants

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Develop and monitor emergency security plans
  • Inspect and select sites
  • Develop media strategies and public relations activities
  • Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
  • Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
  • Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
  • Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
  • Implement registration systems
  • Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
  • Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
  • Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
  • Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
  • Research and design special events programs
  • Manage Event Logistics

Supervision

  • Working groups

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Windows

Area of work experience

  • Business
  • Conference and meeting planning companies
  • Convention centre
  • Hotel, motel, resort
  • Professional association or organization
  • Sports and entertainment facilities
  • Tourism associations

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ability to multitask
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