How to apply
Location
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Job Description
Job Description- Coordinate the execution of events onsite including but not limited to staffing, audio/visual & execution.
- Act as the main point of contact for all City staff working during events, including leading the Front of House team
- Provide excellent customer service at all times to event organizers and all their team members and partners, as well as the public
- Act as a brand ambassador for Culture venues; respond to public inquires and complaints while onsite
- Oversee event logistics such as equipment set-up, load-in/out
- Assist in the training, mentoring & development of part-time team
- Liaise with event organizers and vendors onsite to ensure the successful event execution
- Create comprehensive event reports to document all event details and issues
- Ensure that event permitting and licensing requirements are met and being followed for the duration of the event
- Ensure that all applicable policies and guidelines are adhered to
- Ensure that all changes requested by clients during an event are approved by the appropriate party at the City as required
- Ensure that event organizers approve all additional costs that may apply as a result of requested or required changes during an event
Qualifications Required
Qualifications Required- Minimum 2 years experience in an event coordination or logistics is preferred
- Post-secondary education in event management or equivalent is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task diverse challenges at one time
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Experience in leading teams of up to 25 staff
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Demonstrated technical competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Emergency First Aid and CPR “B” certified