Logistics and Events Co-ordinator

Bridges Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges Niagara is seeking a Fundraising and Events Manager for the Niagara Folk Arts Festival. This role involves leading logistics for festival events, ensuring vendor participation, and supporting volunteer coordination. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with some background in event planning. This position allows for flexibility in scheduling around other employment commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Festival and Event Logistical Planning.
• Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions.
• Demonstrates patience when engaging with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistical needs for Festival programming.
• Research vendor participants and confirm their attendance.
• Maintain budget guidelines set by the Fundraising and Events Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Team Support

Resourcefulness

Creativity

Strategic Thinking

Public Speaking

Social Media Familiarity

Education

Special Events Post-secondary Diploma Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social Media Platforms

Job description

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Fundraising and Events Manager, Niagara Folk Arts Festival Producer at Bridges Niagara

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Responsibilities

• Is the lead for all logistical needs for all Festival lead programming-all equipment, rentals, tools, site maps, communication, décor, security and safety for facilitating all Festival events
• Research vendor participants and confirm their attendance
• Working with the Co-ordinator of Volunteers, aid in the volunteers needs and facilitation of volunteer abilities in their assigned duties at events
• Contribute to and perform Administration duties, under the direction of the Fundraising and Events Manager
• Create and maintain vendor, supplier, VIP and Sponsor contact information and ensure their attendance at events
• Create and facilitate VIP and Sponsor attendance details at events, under the direction of the Fundraising and Events Manager
• Be the point of contact when working with various Municipalities, following respective by-laws and building codes
• Use best Customer Service delivery skills for attendees, Volunteers, Staff and visiting VIPs and invited guests
• Maintain budget guidelines set by the Fundraising and Events Manager
• Attend and help facilitate events and programming that they have organized directly, as well as those created as a Team
• Create a final report reflecting the pros and cons of event planning and execution
• Support other Festival Staff in their duties when called upon, when time permits upon mutual agreement. Ie-Volunteer supervision, general deliveries, attending Festival Programming when needed

Qualifications

• Completion or some completion of a Special Events post-secondary diploma program
• Experience in Festival and Event Logistical Planning and facilitation
• Able to anticipate needs, assess and provide solutions to present to the Festival team
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills; resourceful, creative, strategic
• Supportive team member, friendly, helpful
• Demonstrated ability to be highly organized
• Comfortable working independently, strong oral, written and public speaking skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, Power Point
• Able and familiar with social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Demonstrates patience and understanding when engaging with individuals from diverse linguistic and communication backgrounds
• Ability to lift 30lbs, carry and store items, periods of long standing and walking
• A second language is useful, but not mandatory
• A valid Driver’s License for Ontario
• Access to a personal vehicle

This position can be worked around other employment commitments

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Non-profit Organization Management

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