Communications & Event Coordinator (12-18 month term) – Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association

Canadian Agri-Marketing Association; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Communications & Event Coordinator, where you'll play a crucial role in developing and executing communication strategies and organizing impactful events. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with members, stakeholders, and the public while managing sponsorships and enhancing member resources. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of various events, from continuing education to networking gatherings. If you're passionate about communications and event planning, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and grow your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Parking

Flexible Work Schedule

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in event planning and communications required.
• Proficiency in website management and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute annual communications and event plans.
• Coordinate member resources and manage website content.

Skills

Event Planning

Communications

Website Management

Sponsorship Solicitation

Budgeting

Committee Facilitation

Project Development

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Job description

Communications & Event Coordinator (12-18 month term) – Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association

November 27, 2024

Communications & Event Coordinator (12-18 month term) with Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communications
   • Create, maintain, and execute an annual communications plan that ensures members receive accessible, timely and relevant information regarding MVMA regulatory and MVMA association and stakeholder matters.
   • Create, maintain, and execute a sponsorship program to support member communications.
   • Develop communications for the public, stakeholders and the media.
   • Coordinate the response to media inquiries.
2. Events
   • Create, maintain, and execute an annual event plan, including but not limited to Continuing Education events, membership engagement events and public-facing events.
   • Create, maintain, and execute a sponsorship program to support member events.
3. Member Resources and Benefits
   • Create and maintain member benefits.
   • Create and maintain member resources.
4. Non-Regulatory Committees
   • Facilitate Non-Regulatory Committees.
5. Association Organization & Office Administration
   • Research, prepare, and present report(s) to council during council meetings.
   • Attend council and committee meetings as requested by the Registrar & ED.
   • Proactively participate in:
   o Achievement of the association’s strategic plan and goals as outlined by the MVMA Council and directed by the Registrar/ED.
   o Identification of new ideas and programs.
   • Participate in volunteer management:
   o Assist with volunteer recognition and recruitment.
   o Direct reimbursement of expenses for volunteers on related committees.
   • Website management.
6. Other duties
   • Other duties as assigned.

Experience:
• Writing for a diverse audience including professionals, the public and stakeholders.
• Planning events including Continuing Education, social events (100+ people), networking events and fundraisers.
• Soliciting sponsorships.
• Engaging with stakeholders.
• Budgeting.
• Committee Facilitation.
• Project Development and Management.
• Website Management (WordPress).
• Mailchimp or other communications platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

If you have a passion for organizing successful communications and events and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Job Type: Full-time, Term Position: 12-18 months, Start Date: February 10, 2025.
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year.

Additional pay:
• Overtime pay.

Benefits:
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site parking.

Flexible language requirement:
• French not required.

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekend availability.

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

Experience:
• Event planning: 1 year (required).
• Communications: 1 year (required).
• Website management: 1 year (required).

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W4.