Education & Community Events Planner

Canva; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization is seeking a Special Events Planner to oversee the entire event lifecycle, from concept development and budgeting to vendor coordination and logistics. You will ensure meaningful and professional events that align with organizational goals, making a significant impact on students and the community. This role involves planning conferences, outreach programs, and school events while collaborating with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events such as conferences, seminars, outreach programs, and community gatherings.
• Develop event concepts, timelines, schedules, and project plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event goals, messaging, and branding are consistent.
• Prepare and monitor event budgets, track expenses, and manage cost-effective resource allocation.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and maintain relationships with venues, suppliers, and service providers.

Job description

A community-focused non-profit organization is seeking a Special Events Planner to oversee the entire event lifecycle, from concept development and budgeting to vendor coordination and logistics. You will ensure meaningful and professional events that align with organizational goals, making a significant impact on students and the community. This role involves planning conferences, outreach programs, and school events while collaborating with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding.