Manager, Community Engagement

**LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT**

Indigenous innovation has taken place on these lands, ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ/amiskwaciwâskahikan, or Edmonton, since time immemorial. At Edmonton Unlimited, we recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the Indigenous innovators whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on Treaty 6 territory and the Métis Homeland, ancestral lands of the nêhiyawak, Dene, Niitsitapi, Nahkawininiwak, Nakota Sioux, and Métis, and the contemporary territory of many other Indigenous peoples. We also encourage, support, and promote the resurgence of Indigenous knowledge and practices and are committed to empowering Indigenous innovation in the spirit of Reconciliation.

**EDMONTON UNLIMITED**
**MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS**

**Job Type**: Full Time, Permanent

Edmonton Unlimited is the municipal innovation organization for the City of Edmonton and works to create, curate, and deliver free programs, community events, and support that Edmonton’s innovators and problem-solvers need to turn their ideas into solutions and companies. By working collaboratively across various stakeholders in industry, academia, civil society, and leading peer cities, Edmonton Unlimited is fostering a rich innovation ecosystem for the benefit of all and mobilizing innovation communities for maximum international impact.

We are a city of innovators tackling great global challenges securing a sustainable economic future for Edmonton residents, communities, and companies. Together, we are positioning Edmonton as an inclusive global innovation capital

**Your Opportunity**:
**Your Key Accountabilities**:

- Actively supports community engagement while promoting equitable and diverse innovation communities and contributes to Edmonton Unlimited’s ongoing pursuit of Reconciliation and inclusive innovation.
- In alignment with leadership, this role leads the strategy and execution of Edmonton Unlimited owned, partnered, and sponsored events and activation.
- Provides options and troubleshoots solutions that enhance an event’s success, collaborating with team and requesting feedback.
- Provides direction and negotiation support for community-led events by working with members of our cross-functional management team in Marketing & Community Relations, Programs & Business Development, and Finance & Administration.
- Leads a small team that collectively operates as the face of Edmonton Unlimited at external/sponsored events and with community partners and stakeholders who choose Edmonton Unlimited as the home for their community events, in alignment with Edmonton Unlimited’s mandate and values.
- Develops event programming, including logistics and speakers for events.
- Oversees relationships with external stakeholders, including venues, event management companies, promotional products suppliers, etc. to plan, execute and activate Edmonton Unlimited sponsored or owned events.
- Oversees and provides pre-event and post-event support to ensuring completion of due diligence and logistics to result in a smoothly run event.
- Establishes and maintains a budget for Edmonton Unlimited events, in alignment with the Vice President, Marketing & Community Relations and the overall marketing budget.
- Oversees the strategy, process, and facilitation of the in-bound “Get Started” program and support available to innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Accommodates working outside regular hours and opportunities for travel, where required.

**Your Credentials**:

- 7+ years of experience in a managerial role, providing knowledge of applicable KPI’s and marketing techniques for event management.
- Demonstrated effective event management experience.
- Post-secondary education in public relations, communications, or hospitality considered an asset.
- Excels in a startup environment with flat organizational structure and strong team collaboration.
- Outstanding communicator and team leader with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends and evenings, as required.
- Ability to maintain a high-level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Innovator by nature.

**Our Culture**:
**Edmonton Unlimited** is cultivating a diverse and collaborative work culture that supports and celebrates innovation at all levels. We continuously strive for excellence, attracting top-talent, and are committed to providing team members with meaningful and challenging work in an open and inclusive environment.

**How to Apply**:
To learn more about **Edmonton Unlimited**, please visit our **website**.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5J