Event Associate

Description:
SALARY: $18.00-$25.00 Per Hour

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Permanent - 35 hours per week

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Police Record Check Required upon Offer

DESIRED EDUCATION: Post-Secondary

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 5+ Years

**EVENT FACILITATOR**

**SUMMARY**:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist Event Coordinator with administrative paperwork for the successful execution of events.
- Assist in the preparation of client contracts, quotes, and budgets.
- Prepares event and meeting spaces for guests.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of events and programming.
- Assist in the development of monthly social media marketing strategies.
- Assist with the social media and websites by updating and maintaining current information.
- Communicate with various SNGRDC departments to ensure accurate coverage for workshops and programming initiatives.
- Work with third-party vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Able to work independently or as a team member.
- Strong work ethic with great attention to detail.
- Proactive with the ability to problem solve and anticipate needs.
- Excellent customer service capabilities.
- Ability to handle the public and media with tact, discretion, and with a pleasing personality.

**EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE***

Minimum Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an event environment.
- Experience utilizing a variety of software packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Eventbrite.
- Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, leadership, interpersonal relationships, as well as conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, and to balance initiatives and follow direction appropriately.
- Proven customer service/relations skills with the ability to liaise with major clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with contracted services staff in coordinating events.
- Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends (outside normal business hours will be required).
- Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 40lbs).
- Must pass a police record check.

**IMPACT OF ERROR**

Error in judgement and conduct of duties may lead to loss of credibility, poor public relations, public confidence, and misinformation resulting in embarrassment and potential liability to the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.

**CULTURE**

The purpose of the Development Corporation is to enhance Six Nations to derive economic benefits, create employment for community members and generate income to support community priorities.

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation will pursue economic self-sufficiency without sacrificing the cultural values and integrity of the Six Nations People.

**EXTERNAL/INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP**

Community Members, Contractors, Government Agencies, Council Members, Human Resources, Development Corporation Staff, Tourism Partners, Maintenance Contractors, Business Partners, and Vendors.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- This position requires normal physical effort.
- This position requires normal visual/sensory effort.
- This position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment.
- Mental Stress: There is regular deadline pressure from various sources.

**DIMENSIONS (FINANCIAL/STAFF)**

POS Terminal, Bank Deposits, Event Coordination and Booking.

**REPORTS TO**

Event Coordinator

**ACCOMMODATIONS**

**BENEFITS TO WORKING AT SNGRDC**
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Pension
- Incentive Programs
- Performance based merit increases
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Comprehensive paid time off - vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement
- Company Mentorship Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Training Opportunities
- Corporate Events

Desired Experience : None Specified
- Desired Education : Post Secondary
- Exempt : No
- Type : Full-Time 35 hour work week
- Department : Marketing
- Location : GP
- Security Clearance : Police Record Check
- Travel Requirements : 0-25%
- Work from Home : No
- Dress / Attire : Business Casual