Mississauga Event Lead

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada MuslimFest Full time

MuslimFest is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year An award-winning signature event in the Muslim community, MuslimFest celebrates the best in Muslim arts, culture and entertainment. The largest of its kind event in North America with over 70,000 attendees, MuslimFest has received various local and national recognitions in recent past including Top 100 Festivals and VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

MuslimFest Mississauga will be held at **July 7-9** at Mississauga Celebration Square.

**Mississauga Event Lead Role Description**:
Under the leadership and management of the Mississauga Lead, officers and coordinators will come together to execute various aspects of MuslimFest. You'll lead all operational and team management aspects of the event. You will be a key point of communication for venue partners and City mobile licensing staff as well as Public Health staff. Working with the festival programming team, you will also coordinate with community groups in the development of the event. As issues arise, you will troubleshoot them and manage the overall event budget.
- Must be atleast 20 years old or older
- Live in or close to Mississauga
- Event management experience for large outdoor events
- Team management experience for teams with at least 10 members or more
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management skills
- Organized, deadline-oriented; ability to navigate a fast-paced environment
- Must be available for weekly conference calls and bi-weekly in-person meeting
- Available to travel on a need to basis to event site

Applicants will be reviewed based on their match-up between the event and their resume/experience.

Selection process:
Step 1: Application and resume review
Step 2: Phone Interview with HR
Step 3: In-Person Interview with senior management

Once selected:
Step 4: On-boarding and training
Step 5: Setup tasks and timeline

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3-4 months

**Salary**: $15.50-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you live in or close to Mississauga?
- Are you 20 years old or older?
- Are you available on weeknights and weekends?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

Expected start date: 2023-05-23



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