Event Coordinator

Parkinson’s is a complex brain disease, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 30 more are diagnosed every day.

There is currently no cure but, life with Parkinson’s is still possible.

At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson’s are at the center of everything we do. Parkinson Canada is at an exciting time of transformation, where we are aiming to be the go to connector and guide for people living with Parkinson’s.

We strive to inspire and empower people living with Parkinson’s to thrive through tailored programs, innovative research and raising the voice of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s through our advocacy efforts.

If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s, work with passionate, dedicated people where diversity and inclusion is celebrated and partner with great organizations that have the same goal then we look forward to meeting you!

Perks and Benefits

In addition to a remote work arrangement, we offer generous benefits including :

• Generous paid vacation time & float days
• Flex-time
• Summer Hours : Half days every Friday between Canada Day and Labour Day
• Paid Holiday Closures
• Half days the Friday before a statutory holiday Monday
• Comprehensive medical, primary care, dental, vision and mental health benefits
• Group RRSP Benefits

You will also have access to :

• Financial and legal advisors
• Career councilors
• Mental health professionals and resources

Job Overview :

The Event Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing a portfolio of peer-to-peer fundraising events, including Parkinson Canada SuperWalk, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way (third-party fundraising), which are primarily aimed at raising funds for Parkinson Canada.

This role involves overseeing all logistical aspects of the events, and building relationships with participants, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, ensuring that financial targets are met.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and skilled at relationship building, with a passion for fundraising.

Please note while this role is primarily remote there are times where this role will require in person attendance at events, planning sessions, etc.

What You'll Be Doing

Fundraising through Participant, Donor, and Sponsor Engagement :

• Cultivate relationships with participants, donors, and sponsors, ensuring they feel valued and engaged in Parkinson Canada’s mission.
• Manage all points of the event cycle for a portfolio of top fundraisers and team captains from recruitment, to goal setting / team building, fundraising coaching, to communicating the impact of the funds raised.
• Handle participant and donor inquiries and ensure timely and accurate communication before, during, and after events.
• Identify and solicit potential sponsors to contribute financially or in-kind support for events.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to identify high-capacity event participants and donors.
• Work with Events team to leverage the Convio Luminate and TeamRaiser platform for optimum fundraiser stewardship and implement fundraising best practices.

Event Planning and Management :

• Work with Events team to execute a portfolio of SuperWalk, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way events across Canada.
• Implement strategic plan for the SuperWalk, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way event(s) each year.
• Work closely with the event management and marketing teams to promote local events through promotional materials, emails, social media, and paid media opportunities.
• Manage the local event pages, updating with key information such as route maps, sponsor logos, and event day agendas.
• Lead volunteers and committees as required (with support of the Volunteer Coordinators).
• Manage local vendors and supporter relationships.
• Organize and lead face-to-face meetings as required.
• Hold monthly, conference calls with volunteer event coordinators.
• Build capacity, including delivery of volunteer training programs.
• Ensure the management of bookings, insurance, and permits as required for events within portfolio.
• Ensure the ordering, preparation, and development of all requisite promotional and logistical materials. Support customization, orienting, etc.

of these materials for events within portfolio.

• Work with other staff to ensure efficient and timely distribution of said materials.
• Analyze the success of each event and provide detailed post-event reports to recommend improvements for future events and fundraising efforts.

Contribute to Team Effectiveness :

• Be a positive ambassador for Parkinson Canada.
• Participate in team and staff meetings and provide ideas for improvement.
• Share in handling workload for positive results.
• Contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed.
• Work to build collaborative relationships with all Parkinson Canada colleagues.

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary degree in appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of progressive fundraising experience, with a proven track record in event management.
• Experience in volunteer management is required.
• Familiarity with key event management concepts (maintenance of critical path, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of sponsorship.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, budgetary and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and written skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Online Event Fundraising Software).
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible.
• Client service driven with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to travel within Canada
• Valid G driver's license required.
• Must be comfortable driving a panel van or cube truck for events as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.

Parkinson Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please indicate accommodations as required if contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.