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Events Coordinator

JOB POSTING:  Events Coordinator

(Full time temporary, 8 month contract)

Are you:

  • Passionate and excited about event planning and fundraising?
  • Outgoing, adaptable and organized?
  • Interested in working for a growing national charity?

The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) is a leading Canadian charity dedicated to a world free from Huntington disease (HD). Our passionate and collaborative team is in search of a temporary Events Coordinator to support volunteers in achieving event-related goals. This position reports to the National Director of Development.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Support volunteers in planning and developing events; acting as an information resource on events ideas and trends, revenue-generating strategies, sponsorship requests, lottery licenses, risk and insurance
  • Achieve/exceed event revenue goals through strategic support of events and identification of new revenue opportunities
  • Attend Chapter fundraising planning meetings and events as appropriate
  • Prepare support materials such as e-blasts, fundraising websites, hard copy mailers,  license applications,  post-event reports; and in working with the Communications team, ensuring completion of materials including media alerts, print materials, and social media updates and schedules
  • Support the team in ensuring the accurate tracking and shipment of an inventory of promotional products for community events
  • Manage internal documents for tracking of event-related tasks and deadlines including event calendars, third party contracts, and volunteer lists
  • Facilitate increased information and resource sharing between events, HSC Chapters and volunteers
  • Provide administrative support for events as needed
  • Compile material for Community Newsletters
  • Maintaining database of Chapter Online presence, including development and training on Chapter websites as needed
  • Development and execution of training and resources to support the growth and development of volunteers, with a focus on events volunteers
  • Preparing supplies and shipments of supplies for the events
  • Preparing content as needed to support Communications team in promotional strategy
  • Developing collateral materials including surveys
  • Responding to basic inquiries about events from interested parties

Key Competencies:

  • Organizational and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Able to balance multiple deadlines
  • Self-starter and able to work independently

Specific Requirements:

  • 2-3 years fundraising experience (ideally event fundraising)
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma (event management or fundraising preferred)
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Suite programs
  • Experience with event management tools and software
  • Skilled with social media platforms
  • Experience working with volunteers

Resumes with cover letters can be emailed by noon on March 1, 2021 to:

 HR@huntingtonsociety.ca

Please enter “Events Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Thank you for your interest – only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

HSC will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.


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