Community Events & Communications Lead (Part-Time)

Avanti; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (pro-rated)

Wellness days (pro-rated)

Professional development opportunities

Health plan

Job summary

Archway in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Events and Communications Coordinator to support staff and community events. You will work with Marketing & Communications to promote inclusive events, collaborate with committees, and help with planning, logistics, and post-event follow-up.

The role requires strong organizational, communication and design skills, with a passion for creating engaging experiences for staff and community members. Part-time, on-site, 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• One to two years post-secondary education in event planning, public relations, or communications is an asset.
• Experience planning events for small and large groups.
• Experience working with committees to organize events.
• Experience with social media and design software like Canva.
• Experience with WordPress or other website CMS is an asset.
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset.
• Experience working with virtual and/or hybrid events is an asset.
• Experience organizing golf tournaments is an asset.
• Experience with public speaking and emceeing is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support multiple concurrent Archway events including General Meeting, Community Builders Awards, community events, and staff engagement events.
• Develop and outline events for the year with budget estimates and allocations.
• Handle venue bookings, permits, risk assessments, vendor contracts, catering, ticket sales, set-up and takedown.
• Ensure events are accessible and coordinate accommodation requests.
• Communicate with vendors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, attendees, speakers and dignitaries about plans and logistics.
• Promote events internally and externally via social media, intranet, print materials and other channels.
• Coordinate volunteers to assist at events and represent Archway.
• Design and proofread event materials like speaking notes, bios, programs, signage and ads.
• Create post-event surveys to measure success and gather feedback.
• Track registrations, payments, agendas, notes and minutes.
• Develop and maintain event playbooks for streamlined planning.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Public relations

Social media

Canva

WordPress

Public speaking

Volunteer coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Archway in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Events and Communications Coordinator to support staff and community events. You will work with Marketing & Communications to promote inclusive events, collaborate with committees, and help with planning, logistics, and post-event follow-up.

The role requires strong organizational, communication and design skills, with a passion for creating engaging experiences for staff and community members. Part-time, on-site, 24 hours per week.