Special Events Organizer

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture Full time

Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team in the summer job position of Special Events Organizer. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing various projects and initiatives, and be able to leverage social media content to increase community engagement and awareness.

CCVT is a community-based organization that helps victims of torture, war, genocide and crimes against humanity. We provide treatment, tools and support that allow refugees to heal from trauma and become active community members.

As the Special Events Organizer, you are responsible for assisting in all CCVT summer/fall events.

**Duties**:

- Provide administrative assistance and clerical duties and other activities to support the Community Engagement team
- Assisting with data entry on volunteer program: Better Impact
- Assist with CCVT social media activities and inputs
- Assist in the development of CCVT outreach flyers
- Assist Community Engagement staff in organizing virtual, in-person events including but not limited to: connecting with various stakeholders, setting up at venues, ordering food/refreshments, serving food for guests, set up and wind up of events
- Assist with data entry (files, forms and other documentation)
- Administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and maintaining records

**Requirements**:

- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant/provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
- Personal or professional writing, related education or job experience
- Strong verbal and written communication in English
- Second language associated with our client group is an asset
- Self-driven learner (investigates new digital media technologies)
- Has experience in organization events, connecting with various stakeholders and community partners
- Able to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high
- quality work, and projecting a positive attitude

Vulnerable sector police check will be part of hiring process.

This position is not open to international students.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-06
Expected start date: 2024-06-03


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