Manager, Events and Sponsorship

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable organization as the Manager of Events and Sponsorship in Vancouver, BC. In this vital role, you will oversee high-impact events and sponsorship strategies that enhance the member experience while engaging industry leaders and stakeholders. The position demands a creative, strategic leader with extensive event management experience. With a compensation package of $100k-$110k and numerous benefits, this is a unique opportunity to drive innovative programming and elevate the association’s visibility.

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

5% RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and managing high-profile events.
• Strong negotiation skills for securing sponsorship revenue.
• Expertise in budget management and event logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead event lifecycle from concept to execution for over 30 annual events.
• Develop and execute sponsorship strategies that enhance revenue.
• Manage event budgets and ensure profitability across initiatives.

Skills

Event planning logistics

Negotiating sponsorships

Budget management

Event marketing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

8 years of experience in event management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

• Lead high-impact events and partnerships that shape the voice of B.C.’s largest construction association
• Earn $100k-$110k annually, with additional benefits and opportunities for growth
• Join a respected organization dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your creativity and expertise will drive impactful results

About Vancouver Regional Construction Association

With over 1000 member organizations, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (“VRCA”) is British Columbia’s largest and most inclusive regional construction association. VRCA provides the resources that support our members’ ability to be informed, productive, and competitive, connecting people and facilitating opportunities to leverage our collective knowledge and strength. Proudly representing the true breadth and depth of the Lower Mainland’s construction industry, VRCA is comprised of union and open-shop businesses of all political affiliations, in BC’s industrial, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and high-rise residential construction industry.

VRCA membership is vital to serious participation in the industry, and provides a wide variety of high-value services, programs, education, events, and advocacy. We have a tight team that genuinely cares about one another and especially cares about our members. We work hard, we laugh hard, and we do things that make a real difference to real people.

To learn more, visit:vrca.ca.

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for afull-time Manager, Events and Sponsorship,to join our team inVancouver, BC.

Reporting to the President, the Events and Sponsorship Manager is a strategic leader responsible forthe visioning, execution, and growth of VRCA’s event portfolio and sponsorship program. This role iscentral to enhancing the association’s member experience, industry presence, and revenuedevelopment, with a focus on high-impact programming across member categories.

In addition to overseeing event operations and sponsorship strategy, this role plays a critical part in partnering to build the VRCA brand, working with marketing to produce member-facing campaigns, managing external creative vendors, and generally collaborating cross-functionally to elevate the association’s value proposition.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and delivering the full event lifecycle, from concept to execution, for 30+ events annually, ranging from intimate member mixers or dinners to flagship 1800-person galas, multi-day conferences, and themed double -shotgun golf tournaments
• Shaping and leading the strategic direction of VRCA’s event programming and sponsorship approach in alignment with the association’s brand, growth goals, and member value strategy
• Developing and executing integrated sponsorship strategies that support association-wide initiatives, including the creation of tiered benefit frameworks, annual sponsorship proposal, and activation plans for sponsors
• Developing and managing event budgets, driving profitability across all initiatives
• Leading the events team and setting performance standards for quality and consistency
• Negotiating contracts with venues, providers, and subcontractors and managing related approvals
• Partnering closely with the Communications team to lead all event-related marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media, and sponsor promotions
• Participating as a member of VRCA’s senior leadership team in organizational planning and goal setting
• Creating detailed post-event reporting, debriefs, and recommendations to continuously improve programming and sponsor engagement
• Creating work plans, conducting performance reviews, and supporting team development
• Travelling as needed for site inspections and on-site event support
• Contributing to organization-wide initiatives in collaboration with other teams

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of8 years of experiencein planning, managing, and promoting events, along with expert knowledge in event planning logistics for high-profile stakeholders including industry leaders, elected officials, CEOs, and national brand partners, and a proven track record in securing and growing sponsorship revenue.A valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicleis required to travel to and from events.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience negotiating sponsorships and partnership agreements
• Strong understanding of events as engagement and advocacy tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced features
• Familiarity managing volunteer committees, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Budget management and reconciliation expertise
• Knowledge of event marketing and promotional tactics
• Experience with Asana or other project management software is an asset

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong organizational and time management abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. You are also a proactive self-starter, detail-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

This is a dynamic leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to take ownership of high-profile events that directly enhance member experience and association visibility. VRCA is looking for an innovative, resourceful, and relationship-driven professional to elevate our events and sponsorship program to new heights.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with acompetitive compensation packageof $100k-$110k/yr, evaluated depending on skills and experience,along with:

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• 5% RRSP matching
• 3 weeks vacation
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• And many more!

Join our dynamic organization and unleash your potential to build long-term relationships, drive results, and achieve success with the support of a dedicated team -apply today!