Event Manager

3 days ago


Uxbridge, Canada YDHR Full time

Introduction:
The Event Manager is an important role in the success of planning and executing large scale events at York-Durham Heritage Railway in Uxbridge, Ontario. We are looking for a leader with excellent organization and communication skills who will be collaborating with vendors, leading a team of volunteers and staff and communicating with our guests.

About Us:
York-Durham Heritage Railway is a registered not-for-profit organization that maintains and restores its heritage train for the entertainment and learning of current and future generations. YDHR brings communities together and provides entertainment through large-scale themed railway events.

Key Responsibilities of the Event Manager:

- Working closely with the Event Director to brainstorm and implement event plans and concepts
- Communicate with guests, volunteers and staff as well as vendors to make sure all information is up to date and accurate
- Managing branding and communication
- Coordinate necessary staffing and payroll for each event
- Ensure that events are executed in a safe, orderly and disciplined manner in accordance with governmental policies and Health & Safety standards
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends during events
- Manage set up and proper take down of all props and items used during each event

About You:

- Degree or certificate in Event Management, Communications, Hospitality or other related field
- Must have experience planning or managing large scale events
- Experience with railway related events such as Day Out with Thomas is an asset
- Access to own vehicle
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Excellent time management
- Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends
- Customer focus and friendly personality
- Knowledge of project management
- Familiar with Google Workspace
- Willing to learn and grow with the organization
- Smart Serve certification is preferred
- First-aid/CPR and/or Food Handler certification is an asset

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday

Contract: Full-time position

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Weekend availability


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