Special Events Coordinator - Temporary Up to 18 months

City Of Kenora

External Job Posting

Special Events Coordinator (Temporary up to 18 Months)

Department: Economic Development & Tourism

Hours of work: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Branch: Tourism

Classification: Special Events Coordinator

Benefits: In accordant with Collective Agreement

Salary: $33.23/hr

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Diploma

Must have a two (2) year Diploma in Communications, Event Planning, Recreation or related field

A minimum of two years of tourism or event planning work experience in a related position

A minimum of one (1) year Supervisory experience

A minimum of two (2) years' work related computer experience

A minimum of two (2) years computer related experience in a work environment including working knowledge of Windows, MS Office and social media

Strong organizational and time management skills

Outgoing and energetic personality

Ability to handle stressful situations and work with constant interruptions and workload changes

Works well under deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Ability to work with the public, business community and volunteer organizations

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license

Demonstrates understanding of and ability to converse in Social Media environment

Strong Customer Service Skills

Ability to lift up to 40lbs on occasion and to work extensive hours standing

Duties:

To administer special events in the City of Kenora

To work with volunteer organizations and volunteers to develop and promote new events in the City of Kenora

To program the Tent on the Harbour front on year round basis

Work with community events organizers to coordinate and plan their events on the Kenora Harbour front including but not limited to: attending planning committee meetings, assisting with committee and administrative tasks, indentifying and assisting with funding opportunities, providing some logistical support

Maintaining the event booking system and facilitating the booking of all special events on the Harbour front including providing quote and invoice information

Assist the Tourism development Officer in the development of Commission approves events. Proposes new events for approval by the TDO and Commission

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted