Strategic Development & Events Coordinator

Canadian Opera Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Opera Company is seeking a Development Coordinator, Events & Stewardship to support planning and execution of fundraising and corporate events in Toronto. You will work across teams to manage logistics, invitations, and guest experiences while tracking revenues and expenses.

The role involves donor services, event communications, and administrative support for cultivation materials and partnerships, with evening and weekend availability as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and customer service, development, fundraising experience is an asset.
• 2–3 years in an event coordinator role or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of signature fundraising, donor stewardship, and corporate events.
• Coordinate logistics with vendors, venues, and production teams.
• Develop and manage event workback schedules and timelines to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support event delivery and guest experience.
• Track event expenses and revenue, and support donor correspondence and invoicing.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

2–3 years event coordination experience

Tools

Tessitura

CRM systems

Job description

The Canadian Opera Company is seeking a Development Coordinator, Events & Stewardship to support planning and execution of fundraising and corporate events in Toronto. You will work across teams to manage logistics, invitations, and guest experiences while tracking revenues and expenses.

The role involves donor services, event communications, and administrative support for cultivation materials and partnerships, with evening and weekend availability as required.