Coordinator, Events

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $62,976, Max = $68,277

**Employment type**: Full-Time Contract (one year)

**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week

**Work location**: Head Office

**Division**: Education and Training

**Business unit**: Partners in Project Green

**Remote Work**: Hybrid

**About TRCA**:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA works to protect the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks in the jurisdiction, develop a system of green and natural spaces that sustains local ecosystems, and advance sustainable practices that improve people’s lives within our growing region.

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partners in Project Green, the Coordinator, Events conducts a number of activities to support Partners in Project Green’s communications, engagement and membership objectives. This includes designing and executing events, including event marketing; coordinating and leading engagement programs; and helping to enhance membership value and recognition. Other duties include identifying and securing event or program sponsorship and creating content for and updating the Partners in Project Green website.

Initiated by Toronto Pearson and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Partners in Project Green (PPG) is a not-for-profit community of leaders advancing environmental action and economic prosperity across the GTA. Comprised of businesses, government, institutions and utilities, PPG works to collectively advance social and environmental sustainability through knowledge sharing, technology and infrastructure implementation, and network building.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute events developed with senior manager and team (e.g. networking events, conference, training sessions, tree planting, etc.), including coordinating all event logistics and developing and executing event cost recovery plans
- Manage event plans based on the senior manager’s directives using work-back-schedules, monitor and administer budgets, and provide updates to the senior manager
- Manage registration-related financial transactions by processing online credit card payments, issuing invoices, tracking outstanding payments and reconciling accounts
- Provide input on program strategy and action plan to the engagement program manager, recruit program participants, manage day to day program activities and correspondence, monitor and administer the program budget and provide updates to the program manager
- Track key performance indicators and provide both input and recommendations to project manager during formal program review
- Create content and issue newsletters using Mailchimp or other solution as appropriate, manage assigned member relationships, contribute to the recruitment of members

**What will you need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary degree or equivalent in event management, communications, environmental studies or a related discipline
- Valid driver’s license
- Three to five (3-5) years of accumulated experience in:

- Event planning
- Communications and marketing
- Sponsorship development and sales
- Track record of successful implementation of events and projects
- Self-motivated and highly organized with a demonstrated strong commitment for the delivery of high-quality customer service under tight deadlines
- Budget management
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work alone or in teams
- Excellent communication skills in all modes
- Relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Computer literate and familiar with various social media platforms, client relationship management (CRM) software, website content management systems (WordPress) and Microsoft Suite like Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

**What TRCA has to offer you**:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**:

- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

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