Events Assistant

1 week ago


Niagara, Canada Niagara College Canada Full time

Applications are invited for the regular position of part-time Events Assistant in the Development & Alumni Relations Department. The starting salary is $24.63/hr for a 24-hour work week. Additional hours may be required at peak times. The position is located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Assisting the Development and Alumni Relations team with various events which include small meetings, award ceremonies, the NC Golf Classic tournament, and the Gala
- Providing leadership in contacting and securing auction items for major events
- Tracking and data entry of all silent auction packages and all other related tasks, as well as the sponsor benefits provided
- Providing leadership for the recruitment, training, and management of event volunteers
- Assisting with building relationships with alumni and donors
- Creating and updating print materials for events
- Creating and overseeing all work back schedules, meeting agendas, and cross-departmental staff coordination for all projects and events
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum two (2) year post-secondary diploma in fundraising, events management, business, communications, or similar field of study
- Post graduate diploma in event management is considered an asset
- Minimum of three (3) years experience overseeing large high quality events
- Experience working with a charity or not-for-profit organization and assisting with event planning
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work independently and also within a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects, manage competing priorities, multi-task and attention to detail
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.


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