Event management Jobs in Owen Sound, ON

Work setting

• Arts and culture

Number of participants

• 200-400 participants

Tasks

• Develop risk management plans
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Develop and monitor emergency security plans
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Solicit event donors
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
• Plan for translation and interpretation services
• Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Prepare final financial and other reports
• Manage Event Logistics
• Identify human resources requirements
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Working groups
• Committees

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MailChimp

Area of work experience

• Conference and meeting planning companies
• Multi-purpose facilities

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Internet access
• Office equipment and supplies
• Printer

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?