Event Specialist

FoundersPress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FoundersPress is seeking a motivated Event Specialist to lead the planning and execution of their first in-person community event in Toronto. This role offers real-world experience in event planning, marketing, and community building, ideal for students or recent graduates passionate about entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

• Super organized with great attention to detail.
• Natural communicator comfortable reaching out to partners.
• Creative and resourceful, able to work on a budget.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and organize the in-person event.
• Coordinate logistics: venue, budgeting, guest list.
• Work on event promotion and outreach.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Attention to Detail

Education

Student or Recent Graduate

Job description

FoundersBeta is a global community of entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators. We’re on a mission to help the next generation of founders connect, collaborate, and grow. With over 10,000 members strong, we’ve run virtual events and programs—and now, we’re organizing our first-ever in-person event in Toronto!

We’re looking for a highly motivated Event Specialist to lead the planning and execution of our first community in-person event. This is a hands-on opportunity ideal for a student or recent graduate who wants real-world experience in event planning, marketing, and community building.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and organize FoundersBeta’s first-ever in-person event (think: founder talks, panel speakers, and networking night)
• Coordinate logistics: venue selection, budgeting, guest list, catering, tech setup, etc.
• Work with our team on event promotion and outreach via social, email, and community channels
• Support speaker recruitment and communication
• Manage RSVPs, ticketing, and check-in on event day
• Ensure everything runs smoothly on-site and support attendee experience
• Capture photos and insights to share post-event

Requirements:

• Super organized with great attention to detail and follow-through
• A natural communicator—comfortable reaching out to partners, venues, and speakers
• Creative and resourceful—you can make things happen on a budget
• Passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and community building
• Available for some in-person meetings in Mississauga and Toronto

How to Apply
Send us a short note about who you are and why you’d love to take on this role. Share any past event or leadership experience (school clubs, hackathons, volunteer work welcome!) along with your resume or LinkedIn.