Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
Internship
This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.
Work setting
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Associations and non profit organizations
Number of participants
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Promote conference and meeting services or special events
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Develop marketing and communication plans
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Develop media strategies and public relations activities
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Prepare, present and manage budgets
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Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
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Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
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Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
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Assist in budget preparation
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Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
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Co-ordinate media services
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Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
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Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
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Plan schedules, goals and objectives
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Develop registration systems and information materials
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Research and design special events programs
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Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
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Manage Event Logistics
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Develop and implement business plans
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Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Fast-paced environment
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
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Time management
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Resourcefulness
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Ability to multitask
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.