Event Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Surrey, Canada Big Phat Indian Weddings Full time

**About us**

We are professional, customer-centric, and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- International workforce
- Company perks
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours

We are looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to organize all aspects of an event, from the initial planning to booking last minute vendors, and on site-execution for Indian Weddings and Destination Weddings. To succeed in this role, you should be able to plan, organize and execute events of all sizes. Working closely with our Events Manager, you will ensure that events adhere to venue rules and are executed as per our timelines. You will be responsible for vendors check in's, guest management, following directions on detail setups, and completing tasks during the event pertaining to a smooth execution. As an Event Coordinator, you must have excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills required to work with our internal teams as well as external vendors and guests as well as being able to complete tasks assigned unsupervised. Ultimately, the goal is to provide world-class customer service for all our events.

**Responsibilities**:

- On Site Event Coordination
- Assist in organization of relevant parties.
- Work closely with event staff to develop a plan and organize all event logistics (e.g. flow, schedule etc.).
- Meet with vendors on the day of the events to discuss their services and ensure their contracts are fulfilled
- Ability to complete assigned tasks
- Ability to problem solve and be detail oriented
- Ability to operate a 2 way radio system
- Secondary School Diploma
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Possess a Valid non-restricted Class 5 BC Driver's License
- No Criminal Record
- Valid Canadian Passport to be able to travel internationally
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written in English
- Ability to trouble shoot situations
- Ability to lift heavy boxes and be on your feet for more than 8 hours in a day without assistance
- Excellent Customer Services Skills

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal

**Salary**: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-20
Expected start date: 2023-10-01


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