festival organizer

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Communications technology / technician
• Management science
• Marketing / marketing management, general

Work setting

• Festival
• Music, arts and entertainment
• Cultural events

Tasks

• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
• Manage Event Logistics
• Implement marketing activities
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Prepare sports, literary, performance or other contracts

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Type of production art

• Annual reports

Area of work experience

• Concerts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask
• Versatility

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)