Assistant Events Coordinator

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada CMHC Full time

Granville Island is administered by the** Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)** on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca

About the role
The Assistant Events Coordinator role is an exceptional opportunity for an organized and creative individual to contribute to the success of programming and events on Granville Island. You will help plan and coordinate a diverse range of events and programming in outdoor public spaces and in Granville Island venues, while providing administrative support to the Public Affairs & Programming department.

The work schedule will require a flexible work week that includes weekends and shift work.

**What you’ll do**:

- Assist the Coordinator, Cultural Programming & Events, with the production of year-round festivals, programming and events taking place on Granville Island, such as the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Indian Summer Festival, BC Culture Days, Vancouver International Fringe Festival, Latin American Heritage Month, and Winter Solstice.
- Communicate with Granville Island staff, tenants, security, traffic control and event participants to provide information and ensure smooth execution.
- Liaise with performers, crew and external cultural organizers, procurement of supplies and equipment, site set-up and strike, and administrative support.
- Help develop new programming that enhances the festival culture and creates opportunities for the public to experience arts and culture year-round, both daytime and evenings.
- Perform administrative duties associated with producing the events, such as procurement, filing, preparing performer agreements for approval and execution, and performer coordination.
- Provide administrative support for grant development in relation to the Cultural Partner Program.

**What you should have**:

- Post-secondary education in Event Management, Planning, Performing Arts or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event organization.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently, simultaneously coordinating the “big picture”, while attending to details.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).

**It would be great if you also had**:

- Knowledge of Granville Island programming, outdoor event production, grant development and administration.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of both official languages (French & English).

**Posting closing date**: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

**Job Requisition ID**: 9900

**Starting Base Salary**:51069.34

**Office Location**:Vancouver (BC)

**Other Location(s)**:
**Security Requirement**: Reliability Status

**Travel Requirement**: Travel not required

**To Note**
- If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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