Special Events Coordinator – Summer Position

Special Events Coordinator – Summer Position

Job Post

Company Name

The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce

Employment Type

Contract Full Time

Location

Port Hope, ON

Salary

$17.75 Hourly

Closing Date

April 25, 2025

The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Summer Events Coordinator. This position is funded through the HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs program, so all candidates must be under the age of 30 at the start of employment. Returning to school is not a requirement for this position.

Job Duties:

Working with the Chamber of Commerce staff team, this position will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing a group of education and training events for businesses in the region, as well as other Chamber events/programs. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of event planning, from initial concept development to post-event evaluation.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

1. Event Planning and Coordination
2. Budget Management
3. Marketing and Promotion
4. Attendee Engagement

Additional Information:

• This is a 35-hour per week position.
• Shifts may include some evening and weekend hours based on activities.
• The hourly rate is $17.75/hr.
• This position is more suited to post-secondary students as it will start before the end of the current school year.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a requirement.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted by email ONLY at brenda@porthopechamber.com before 4pm on April 25, 2025. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.