National Program and Event Coordinator

**FAMILY ENTERPRISE CANADA JOB SPECIFICATION**
TITLE: National Program and Event Coordinator

REPORTS TO: National Director, Community Experience

STATUS: Fulltime

As a significant driver of economic growth - which accounts for 7 million jobs and 50% of private sector GDP - the future health and growth of the Canadian economy is dependent on the strength and success of a vibrant family enterprise community. **Family Enterprise Canada** supports, nurtures and provides a unified voice to this vital sector, while offering enterprising families and designated Family Enterprise Advisors (FEAs) the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, thriving community.

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Are you interested in being a part of a non-profit supporting the success of Canadian family business? Do you enjoy playing an integral role in a small, committed community experience and engagement team?

Reporting to the National Director, Community Experience, and working with fellow teammates, departments, members and external stakeholders, you will employ your professional event planning and project management skills to create memorable event experiences for current and prospective members. This includes but is not limited to a wide variety of events including virtual and in-person workshops, multi-day conferences, family business visits, small group socials, webinars and gala celebrations.

**| WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:
**| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop, support and manage all membership events for family businesses and Family Enterprise Advisors

(FEAs), hosted by the organization or member ambassadors in-person or virtually, such as: o Monthly/Quarterly webinars, educational programs, and socials in which it is primarily supporting member ambassadors execution and planning; and o Leading/Managing Annual “Signature Events” such as:

- Symposium, Families Summit of Minds, and other national multi-day conferences and retreat events: taking a lead in working with volunteers and outside vendors for the planning, booking, programs, execution, and delivery.
- Create a workback schedule and project plan for all events and additional requirements.
- Manage budget for all the events and programs.
- Support and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on budget, and market
- leading quality events and programs.
- Manage vendor relationships, including contract, negotiations, event management and set-up.
- Develop and manage data derived from events and programs to continuously improve member experience.
- Develop new processes and guidelines for streamlined and efficient events at all levels.
- Be knowledgeable of latest trends and data, as well as event and program offerings from partner, friendly and competitive organizations.
- Event admin support: post events on internal systems; and manage event processes such as evaluation, attendance, reports, name tags, handouts, etc.

**| EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- 2+ years event and project management, or equivlant experience.
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Event and Meeting Management a plus.
- Proven track record of managing, scheduling, budgeting, contract/vendor negotiations in multiple event/program formats.
- Experience managing and working with volunteers a plus.
- Creative skills event promotion and innovation of event executition and ideas.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Event marketing experience.
- Self-starter, independent, proactive **with fine attention to detail a must**.
- Strong skills in Microsoft office and Zoom programs.
- Ability to take on and learn new technology and software. Wordpress and/or Vimeo experience/knowledge a plus.
- Ability to travel (Canada-wide), work flexible hours, occasional evenings and weekends when required to support in person events.

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- event management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in OAKVILLE, ON