Event Support

The Forks; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community event space in Winnipeg is seeking an enthusiastic Event Support to assist with the execution of a variety of events. This role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supporting the Event Coordinator in setup and teardown, serving as the on-site contact during events, and maintaining event equipment. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and has a friendly demeanor. Flexibility in scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service focus ensuring guests feel cared for.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in multitasking.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community and vendors.
• Serve as on-site contact for events.
• Support event execution tasks including setup and cleanup.
• Maintain event equipment and storage unit.
• Act as liaison during seasonal programming events.
• Conduct walkthroughs with potential clients.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Physical capability to lift equipment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION TYPE TERM, PART-TIME, 20 HOURS/WEEK TO START, POTENTIAL TO INCREASE HOURS

The Event Support will work with the Event Coordinator and various internal departments to ensure welcoming, engaging, inclusive, and well-executed events. If you are eager to build genuine connections and to work with a diverse team of fun and friendly individuals, we encourage you to apply.

The Event Support will:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with visitors, community organizations, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and event proprietors.
• Occasionally serve as the on-site contact for events, overseeing setup and teardown, resolving issues as they arise, and being on-call for shifts as required.
• Support the Event Coordinator with a wide range of tasks related to event execution, including some administrative tasks, equipment setup, audio‑visual system checks, and post‑event cleanup.
• Support the Event Coordinator with management and maintenance of event equipment and storage unit, plus all inventory.
• Provide feedback to the Event Coordinator, highlighting issues and suggesting improvements.
• Work closely with internal operations departments, ensuring all event needs are met.
• Act as the on-site contact for The Forks seasonal programming, ensuring flawless execution of events. This could include acting as host for events, coordinating equipment, space setup and teardown, and serving as liaison between partners and internal departments.
• Facilitate walk‑throughs of The Forks event spaces with potential clients.

The Event Support is someone who:

• Has strong customer service skills, with a focus on hospitality, making guests and organizers feel well cared for.
• Is highly organized and attentive to detail, able to juggle multiple tasks or events at once.
• Is comfortable in fast‑paced and changing environments, and adaptable when plans shift.
• Communicates clearly and with a warm tone, both verbally and in writing.
• Is comfortable working in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Is a friendly, helpful, and supportive team member who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Is physically capable of lifting and moving equipment as part of event support.
• Is available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed. Scheduling flexibility is essential for this role, as timing of events and client needs vary.
• Is able to work in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, rain, wind, and cold temperatures.
• Experience supporting events, particularly in setup, teardown, and on‑site coordination is an asset.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].