event coordinator

Overview

Languages: English

Education

College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Environment

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

1. Develop risk management plans
2. Develop and monitor emergency security plans
3. Inspect and select sites
4. Develop marketing and communication plans
5. Develop media strategies and public relations activities
6. Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
7. Prepare, present and manage budgets
8. Develop financial procedures
9. Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
10. Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
11. Assist in budget preparation
12. Assist in site selection and attend to related details
13. Co-ordinate media services
14. Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
15. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
16. Plan schedules, goals and objectives
17. Develop registration systems and information materials
18. Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
19. Research and design special events programs
20. Plan for VIP arrangements
21. Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
22. Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities
23. Supervise office and volunteer staff