Historica Canada,Event Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Job
description

HistoricHistorica Canada,Event
Coordinator Jobs in Canadaa
Canada
is the largest charitable organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity
and citizenship. Its mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a
greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage and stories of
Canada. More information can be found at www.HistoricaCanada.ca.

The Event Coordinator
will be an individual who
is passionate about the work of Historica Canada, has
had experience planning and executing high-profile events, remotely and in the
same city. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, flexible and
a strong communicator.

The responsibilities
of the Event Coordinator include:

• Work
  with Program Manager plan and execute two high-profile events to celebrate
  Black History Month;
• Plan
  and oversee all event logistics (site booking, catering, entertainment),
  while working out of the national office (Toronto);
• Secure
  notable Black History Month speakers/presenters for each event;

• Conducting
  outreach and promotion to attract participants to each event;
• Identifying
  media opportunities, including the development of pitches and the
  execution of outreach and follow-up;
• Development,
  monitoring and completion of a social media plan, to engage the public and
  encourage attendance at the events;
• Work
  with partner organizations, where applicable, to ensure the success of the
  events;
• Responsible
  for day-to-day monitoring of budget and expenditures;
• Travel
  to each event in February 2016;
• Responsible
  for reporting following the completion of the events;
• Reports
  directly to Program Manager;
• Other
  duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A
  completed degree in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communications
  or related discipline;
• Minimum
  3 years professional working experience;
• Significant
  experience in event planning;
• Experience
  in conducting outreach, including social media outreach;
• Experience
  liaising with media;
• Knowledge
  of or interest in Canadian history;
• Strong
  written and oral communicator;
• Strong
  interpersonal skills;
• Experience
  monitoring a budget;
• Written
  and oral proficiency French an asset;
• Computer
  skills (Microsoft Office suite).

This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform
other duties as required

This is a contract
position for the period of October
15 – March
31st, 2016 (start date is negotiable). The salary for this
position is $42,000 annually (pro-rated for the duration of this contract),
which will be paid to you twice a month, less applicable statutory deductions.

Historica Canada
welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all
qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and
persons with disabilities.

How
to apply

Please
submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF or Microsoft Word document
with your full name and the position as the file name. Applications will be
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interviews may be arranged before the deadline.
Interested candidates should forward their application no later than October 8, 2015 5pm EST
to: hr@historicacanada.ca. Please refer to this
posting in the subject line. Successful candidates will be contacted directly.
Phone calls or solicitations from agencies and candidates will not be accepted.