Event Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Alberta AdaptAbilities Association Full time

EVENT ASSISTANT

**Meet AdaptAbilities.**We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities.**:
Why Work with Us?
- A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
- Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
- It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
- Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
- Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community

What We Offer:
We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment.

You can look forward to:

- Meaningful Work
- Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
- Flexible shifts (If applicable)
- Career path and growth opportunities
- Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition

We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle.

What You Offer:
We seek employees who align with our core values, which are: open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, demonstrate extraordinary effort and act with integrity.

The Position:
The Event Assistant will report directly to the Director of Development and will be integral to a successful major annual event at AdaptAbilities. The Event Assistant will have a thorough understanding of AdaptAbilities programs, vision and brand. This position is responsible for taking on a variety of tasks that allow for the successful completion of the event. As a conscientious Event Assistant, you will act with integrity, be open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, and put forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with special needs and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development on planning, execution, and follow up of a major annual event
- Provide administrative and project support for a major annual event
- Performing general duties including data entry, filing, and photocopying
- Event registration, operations, set up and clean up
- Perform other job-related activities as required

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate, Diploma or completion of two years (toward a Bachelor’s Degree) in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Development, Sales or related field
- 1+ years’ experience working in fund development or communications (preferred)
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Great phone, computer, public relations, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Previous work in a non-profit organization is an asset
- Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, temporary position from April 28, 2025 to August 15, 2025. The start date for this position is flexible between April 28 and 30, 2025 and this position is a 16-week contract. The position is based out of our Support Office and shifts are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant (CSJG), which requires that the employee must be legally entitled to work in Canada and between the ages of 15-30. International students are not eligible.

Compensation $19.47 to $20.56/ hour depending on experience and education

Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM

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