Senior Manager, City Events & Festivals

City-of-Moncto; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moncton seeks a Manager of Events & Festivals to provide strategic leadership for community events and festivals. You will plan, deliver and improve City-led events, while supporting community events that enhance an inclusive and welcoming city.

The role manages event administration, marketing, partnerships and grants, coordinating across departments and with partners to deliver high-quality, accessible experiences for residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Education as listed: high school or equivalent; university degree in business, event management, PR, marketing or related field.
• Minimum three years in special events, marketing, advertising, event planning or PR, with partnerships experience.
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement of City-led events and festivals.
• Oversee event administration, marketing, PR, partnerships and sponsorships.
• Coordinate with City departments, partners and public to ensure safe, accessible events.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Sales & marketing

Public-private partnerships

Event operations

Stakeholder negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Agenda & priority management

Education

High School diploma

University degree in business administration, event management, public relations, marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Ticketing software

Content-management systems

Job description

City of Moncton seeks a Manager of Events & Festivals to provide strategic leadership for community events and festivals. You will plan, deliver and improve City-led events, while supporting community events that enhance an inclusive and welcoming city.

The role manages event administration, marketing, partnerships and grants, coordinating across departments and with partners to deliver high-quality, accessible experiences for residents and visitors.