program planner, special events

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting:

• Associations and non-profit organizations
• Festival
• Children's services facility

Tasks:

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Work with minimal supervision

Student status:

• Full-time enrollment

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office
• Social Media

Area of work experience:

• Community service organization
• Special events

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information:

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Ability to multitask