Activities Coordinator

Canadian Hostelling Association; Banff; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Free HI memberships

Meal discounts

Friend & family discounts

Free stays at HI properties

Job summary

HI Banff seeks an energetic Activities Coordinator to elevate guest experiences and staff morale at our Banff hostel. You will oversee the atmosphere, plan and host events in the on-site pub, and engage with guests daily to build memorable experiences.

You will develop partnerships with local businesses, coordinate live entertainment, and manage social media content for the property. The role involves leading staff activities and organizing group outings in a fast-paced, social environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management and coordinating activities.
• Strong public speaking and hosting abilities.
• Comfort with creating engaging content for social channels.
• Basic video editing skills for reels and promos.
• Good physical fitness and willingness to perform active tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run activities and events in the on-site pub.
• Organize guest and staff experiences, manage atmosphere and vibe.
• Develop partnerships with local businesses and schedule live entertainment.
• Manage social media pages for the property and post updates.
• Arrange day trips (hikes, bike rides, markets) for guests.
• Coordinate staff activities, BBQs, race events and team-building activities.

Skills

Event management

Public speaking

Content creation

Video editing

Fitness & stamina

Team collaboration

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Banff is a world-class destination, it’s on every backpacker’s bucket list, both for the unspoiled wilderness and outdoor opportunities the National Park has to offer. The town is internationally renowned for being a great place to work, live and party with young travel driven people from all over the world and there’s no better place to do this than at our hostel.

We’re a team of avid travellers who’ve chosen to work in this place, and this hostel, because we want to be immersed in a culture of other like-minded people who believe in respecting each other, learning about other people’s cultures, making meaningful connections, and getting the best out of their Canadian experience.

There’s room for growth and discovery! Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we’re eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles. Looking to stay in Canada permanently? We can help! Ask us about our Manager-In-Training (MIT) program!

Our staff accommodation has everything you need and is extremely affordable, one of the cheapest in town, fully furnished with all utilities included. We have a fleet of mountain bikes and all the camping equipment you need to get out and explore even more.

What's in it for you ?

• Get the best value on staff accommodation: $6.50 per day for a shared room in one of our seven on-site staff apartments. Shortest commute to work guaranteed.
• Constant events to join in on with other guests and staff, such as karaoke, pub crawls, BBQs, campfires, learn-to-rock-climb days, spikeball tournaments, yoga classes, ... or borrow one of the mountain bikes, canoes, paddle boards, or camping gear and head out with your teammates for your own adventure!
• All units are fully furnished, have access to WIFI, and include all utilities/cable TV provided!
• Free stay at other HI properties (13 other hostels in the Banff/Jasper/Yoho area alone!) and 50% for your friends and family.
• 40% off any meals in our restaurant, and great deals in our bar: "The Storm Cellar".
• Free Hosteling International Memberships.
• Meet like-minded travellers everyday and become their local guide.
• A laid-back atmosphere where the uniform’s a T-shirt and the motto is to have fun.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.

What you will be doing as an Activities coordinator

• Our full-time Activities Coordinator looks after our guest experience as well as our staff experience. You are responsible for the atmosphere and overall vibe of the hostel!
• It’s a very demanding position that requires a unique set of skills.
• You will be organizing activities and events in our on-site pub, so enjoying late-night socializing in a bar is a must - you can expect to be planning events, fulfilling host/MC duties and making new friends on a daily basis.
• There's more, though - you will be developing partnerships with local businesses, managing the social media pages for our property, booking live bands to play and even taking guests out for a day hike, bike ride, or stroll to the market! It's all in a day's work for this very fast paced but unique, fun and social job.
• On top of looking after our guests, the AC organizes staff activities, staff BBQs, staff days and most importantly oversees our HI-MAZING race.

What we look for

• We are looking for fun , outgoing and charismatic individual who is not afraid of a challenge and is keen to become the best activities coordinator imaginable!
• Ideally, you have previous experience in event management, some bar experience and great public speaking abilities. You are also competent with video editing tools, making reels, and have knack for great content.
• Having a great level of fitness is a requirement , knowing how to bike, climb, canoe, sing and draw is a plus.
• But most importantly, you know how to have a good time and know how to involve others in the process.

Join our community

If everything you read above got you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, HI Banff is the right place for you.

Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places, meet new people, and keep living the traveling life. You recognize that what draws you to Banff is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to create a unique experience for everyone that comes through our doors.

Wondering what working for us would look like? Check out @hibanff on Instagram for a sneak peek and visit www.hihostels.ca/workinbanff for more info.

As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable.

About HI

We love travelling. To us, travel isn’t just about going to places, it’s also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.

We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious of the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build a community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.