Events Assistant

2 weeks ago

St Catharines, Canada Hospice Niagara Full time

Hospice Niagara, a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting illnesses, death, dying, grief and loss, is seeking a Events Assistant for a Contract Summer Position.

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**Qualifications**:

- Eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs Program;
- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Educational emphasis on community relations, event management, or related discipline
- Some physical requirements to set-up and tear down events, and move supplies
- Valid Ontario “G” driver’s license and access to personal vehicle with current vehicle insurance policy indicating a minimum of $1 million liability

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**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising events and lotteries, such as the 5 Car Draw, Catch the Ace, Swing Hard for Hospice Niagara, Smile Cookie, Taste, and Hike for Hospice Niagara
- Assist with stewardship of volunteers, ticket sellers, auto dealerships, etc.
- Arrange to deliver and pick-up 5 Car Draw signs across Niagara
- Assist with onsite 5 Car Draw ticket sales and process payments
- Assist with 5 Car Draw customer service
- Oversee and participate in pop-up sales for 5 Car Draw as well as coordinate volunteers and logistics
- Solicit and pick up donations of gift-in-kind to use as prizes and auction items
- Oversee and participate in Smile Cookie Campaign on-site decorating, as well as coordinate volunteers and logistics
- Provide input into post event reports
- Marketing support as required
- Other duties, as required

**Skills & Attributes**:

- Competence and accuracy in entering data, as well as working with Excel spreadsheets
- Event planning and implementation experience
- Outgoing, friendly, “can-do” attitude
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal communication and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated creativity and professionalism
- Ability to manage varying priorities, working under tight timelines
- ** Expected to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays**

Hospice Niagara requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Hospice Niagara.

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