Events Coordinator

Csod; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College in Oshawa is seeking an Events Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination and execution of special events such as Convocation, Open House, and conferences.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Marketing, you will work with vendors and campus service teams to deliver events that meet DC standards and align with brand messaging, while maintaining attention to detail and professional representation of the college.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, coordination and execution of a range of complex corporate and special events. Ensures all event-related activities meet or exceed Durham College standards and align with brand standards and key messaging by developing comprehensive event plans, preparing agendas, drafting scripts, booking facilities, arranging catering and rentals, coordinating décor, and audiovisual requirements, and overseeing the development, distribution and tracking of invitations.
• Coordinate

Job description

Events Coordinator

Competition NO. SS26-53

AboutDurham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well‑beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: Band I;Starting Rate: $41.20; Four Year Rate: $47.57
Department: Communications and Marketing
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm; evening and weekend work is required occasionally)
Reporting To: Manager, Events and Special Projects
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancy Status: Newvacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Durham College(DC) is seeking an Event Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination andexecution of special events. These events include, but are not limited to,Convocation, Open House, Program Info Nights, Orientations, Conferences, JobFairs, employee events, partnership announcements, building openings, and otherone-time events as required.

In consultationwith the Manager and event client, the Event Coordinator develops event plansand works with vendors and onsite service departments to coordinate and deliverthe required elements needed to successfully execute events for diverseaudiences. The incumbent has a keen eye for detail and will be knowledgeable aboutthe purpose, goals, and values, programs and services of the college. Using ahigh degree of judgement and independent action, the incumbent effectivelyimplements event plans, while representing DC positively and professionally bothinternally and within the community.

• Leads the planning, coordination and execution of a range of complex corporate and special events. Ensures all event-related activities meet or exceed Durham College standards and align with brand standards and key messaging by developing comprehensive event plans, preparing agendas, drafting scripts, booking facilities, arranging catering and rentals, coordinating décor, and audiovisual requirements, and overseeing the development, distribution and tracking of invitations.
• Coordinate