Event Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Fairfield Community Place Full time

**Employment term**: June 19-September 29, 2023

**Hours of work**:approximately 10 hours per week, flexible schedule, with additional hours during event week (Sept. 18-24)

**Salary Range**: $21.75 to $22.75 per hour depending on experience

**Vacation and Benefits**: 6% vacation pay paid out plus 4% in lieu of benefits

**Reports to**: Community Development Coordinator

**Overall position objectives**

The Event Assistant will assist the Community Development Coordinator to plan, execute, and support the delivery of the annual Fall Fairfield event in Fairfield Gonzales. Fall Fairfield is the FGCA’s annual open house event, with live music, art, vendors, workshops, and food & beverages. The goals of Fall Fairfield are to foster a sense of neighbourhood identity, celebrate the harvest season, and showcase the FGCA’s projects and programs.

**Primary Responsibilities**

Responsibilities for event planning will be divided with the Community Development Coordinator depending on experience and interest.
- Assist with planning and implementation of Fall Fairfield event
- Assist with community and vendor outreach work
- Assist with volunteer coordination for the event
- Assist with marketing and promotion of events, including social media
- Day-of event support including set-up and take-down
- Assist with potential fundraising efforts including donations, sponsorship, and sales

**Qualifications (Education/Skills/Abilities)**
- Event coordination experience
- Volunteer management experience
- Knowledge of local resources such as the non-profit and local business communities
- Strong team player
- Familiarity with MS Office suite
- Superior communication skills: written and oral
- Social media and promotional skills
- Certification in Food Safe, Serving it Right, and/or First Aid an asset
- Can transport equipment and furniture (car, cargo bike ) an asset

**Working Conditions**
- May be required to work offsite
- Event is delivered outdoors on uneven surface in all types of weather
- Evening and weekend requirements
- Multiple competing tasks, priorities constantly changing
- Some lifting, moving of equipment, furniture, program materials

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: $21.75-$22.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8S 5J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8S 5J1

Application deadline: 2023-06-04
Expected start date: 2023-06-19



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