Events and Communications Coordinator

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking an Events and Communications Coordinator to support the Division of the President. The role focuses on event coordination and stakeholder engagement, requiring a College Diploma and three years of relevant experience. Join a leading university committed to educational excellence and community engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Access to educational facilities

Qualifications

• Requires a College Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Three years in the communication field.
• Professional writing certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide events and communications support.
• Facilitate event integration and stakeholder relations.
• Produce multimedia communications and event programs.

Skills

Event coordination

Project Management

Writing and producing digital communications

Education

College Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

Job description

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York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Office of Institutional Events, the Events and Communications Coordinator provides events and communications support for the Division of the President. The Events & Communications Coordinator facilitates the integration of events and communications that encourages and enhances stakeholder relations. Fosters growing levels of engagement and support for the University. This includes acting as a resource for university events, while coordinating communications

Education:

• College Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, Digital Communications, Visual Art, Event Management, Public Relations or Hospitality or an equivalent of 2 (two) years recent experience (defined as within the last three years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Requires knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics. Professional writing certification is an asset. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:

• Three (3) years in the Communication field including:
• Writing and producing digital and print communications pieces such as formal invitations and event programs
• Project Management
• Event coordination
• Producing multimedia communications (photographs)
• Developing work-back schedules and critical paths
• Making recommendations on scope of work and resources needed
• Recruitment and coordination of students and volunteers

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 112228.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/

If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant.

As per Article 12.02(f) of the YUSA-1 Collective Agreement, to be considered an internal applicant, employees in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit must submit the application 5 working days following the first day of posting. This is referred to as the 'Posted Date' on the job posting. Please refer to the 'Posting Intent' on the job posting.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Writing/Editing, and Project Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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