Event Manager
6 months ago
**Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed**
At Communitech, we’re all about the “F” word. Founders.
We were built by tech founders who saw the need for a community of support to help ensure the future prosperity of Canada. No other innovation hub can say that, which is pretty cool.
Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We’re here to support the founder at every stage of their journey, providing accelerated opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.
As Canada’s tech supercharger, we help founders:
- Access growth financing at every stage- Hire and retain the smartest, brightest and most experienced people- Sell to the biggest customers at home and around the world- Connect the right people at the right time - peers who have been there before, coaches who can guide them through the difficult spots and partners from all over Canada
Communitech is a hybrid organization headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Ontario. In-person connection is important to us, so we get together regularly for special events, collaboration days and team socials, and we ask our team members to work onsite from our Kitchener facility on Tuesdays and one other day each week. We are a flexible, people first environment and want to allow our people to make decisions and choices about where they work to support work life balance within clear guidelines.
**Event Manager**
We are looking for an event manager to oversee and organize events that will make an impact on our target audience. You’ll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.
**What You’ll be Doing**- Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives- Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence with Communitech procurement policies- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers- Be in charge of hiring personnel as required for each event (caterer, sound tech, DJ, etc.)- Coordinate all event requirements and operations, including run of show, volunteer support etc.- Coordinate promotional activities for the event with marketing team- Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers, etc.)- Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur- Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports- Communicate event information internally- Other duties as assigned
**What You’ll Bring**- Proven experience as an event manager- Skilled in project management- Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability- Excellent organizational skills- A knack for problem-solving- Customer-service oriented- A team player with leadership skills- Post-secondary education in related field, marketing, hospitality, communications, etc.
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