Event Planner

Viva Wellness; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Wellness is seeking a Grand Opening Event Planner to coordinate and execute events in various locations. This role involves managing vendor relationships, executing marketing strategies, and ensuring a seamless event experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in event planning, with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Flexibility to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Event Planning skills.
• Experience & Proficiency in Event Management.
• Flexibility to travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all grand opening events and associated marketing planning.
• Manage on-site vendor experience and branding.
• Coordinate budget and RSVP lists for events.

Skills

Communication

Event Planning

Budgeting

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Job description

Viva Wellness provides premium at-home IV drip therapy services to support health and wellness needs. Whether you are a world traveler or a resident, we aim to make premium mobile IV therapy easily accessible for issues like stomach flu, hangovers, and jet lag. We collaborate with esteemed doctors and nurses globally to ensure top-quality care.

Role Description

This is a contract Grand Opening Event Planner role based in Edmonton, Canada and in other parts of the world dependent on where the new locations. The Event Planner will be responsible for all of our grand opening events and all of the marketing, social media and planning around the event.

Responsibilities

• On-site vendor experience (such as food & drink vendors, guest lists, VIP guest lists, media support, photographer, videographer, Photo Booth, DJ, Brand Assets)
• General creative direction for marketing & promotion across socials
• Asset Creation (digital marketing & printed)
• Content Creation (you will be given help with this)
• Step & Repeat
• RSVP lists (local influencers & talent)
• Budgeting & branded merchandise
• On-site vendor experience (such as food & drink vendors, photographer, videographer, Photo Booth, DJ, Brand Assests)
• Managing Brand Partnerships
• Experiential story telling
• Strong Communication before, during and after event

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Event Planning skills
• Experience & Proficiency in Event Management
• Experience in Budgeting and Sales
• Flexibility to travel and excel in the position no matter what city / country the grand opening event takes place
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in event planning or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field