Volunteer & Job Opportunities

Vertical Bridge Corporate Consulting Inc.

Date Posted: February 27, 2007 (Closing March 21, 2007)
Company: Vertical Bridge Corporate Consulting Inc.
Title: Event Coordinator
Salary: $40,000
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Our client is a world leader in providing small business with the tools and resources they need to generate success on the Internet. They are currently recruiting an Event Coordinator to provide assistance to the Event Manager and other members of the Event Coordination team.I f you are a high energy professional with at least 3 years of event coordination experience, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Strong negotiation and organization skills along with a fun and professional attitude.
• Great customer service skills.
• Proven track record coordinating successful 1 - 2 day events with 200+ attendees.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high- energy environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the pre-planning of events and venue negotiation.
• Liaise with marketing teams to plan event promotions.
• Ability to work weekends and travel to the USA and International destinations.
• Coordinate onsite activities and scheduling.

Additional Comments: If you are looking for a great team to work with and lots of opportunity for career growth, please submit your resume to the contact listed below.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only short-listed candidates with be contacted.

Contact:
Vertical Bridge Corporate Consulting Inc.
Anthea Maxwell
Phone: 604-682-2262
Fax: 604-687-1327
Email: Click here to send!
Website: www.verticalbridge.ca

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation

Position: Commuter Challenge Coordinator
Position Type: Contract - Full Time
Date Ad Posted: 2/20/2007
Application Deadline: 3/2/2007

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) is a non-profit organization that strives to make our communities healthier places to live by promoting sustainable transportation, land-use planning and pedestrian, cycling and transit oriented neighbourhoods. We are looking for a dynamic individual, with a flare for organizing, to plan and execute our annual Commuter Challenge project.

Responsibilities:

• Approach and contact regional business and organizations for participation in 2007 Comuter Challenger and assist participating organizations with their challenges as needed
• Develop sponsorship and fundraising opportunities.
• Organize the following Commuter Challenge events: a Planning Seminar, the Competition, and the Awards Ceremony.
• Develop and implement an innovative marketing and promotions plan for the Commuter Challenge.
• Maintain financial records including the project budget.
• Keep up to date with current transportation issues.
• Produce a complete report of activities and successes for in house use.
• Produce a complete an attractive final report for promotional use in 2008.

Qualifications:

• This is a very exciting position and we are looking for a unique person who can demonstrate the following skills and experience.
• Highly organized, responsible, and results-oriented.
• Diplomatic, cheerful and a good team player.
• Works well under high pressure
• Familiar with issues related to transportation and the environment.
• Experience and success in fundraising, or equivalent other experience and willingness to learn
• Promotions / marketing ability
• Project management skills
• University degree or equivalent life experienceThis is a contract position (40 hours/week) starting March 19th, 2007 for thirteen weeks. Salary is at a competitive NGO rate, with an attractive benefits package

If you are a truly dedicated organizing whiz who pays attention to detail and loves to work with people, please send us your descriptive resume and a cover letter to:

Hiring Committee, BEST
822-510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
Or by fax to: 604.669.2869
Or by email (preferred): info@best.bc.ca (please write *ATT CC Hiring Committee* in subject line) – MS Word, RTF or PDF files preferred
*** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!! ***

Scotiabank Dance Centre

Position: Facility Promotions Manager

We are looking for a dynamic individual to develop relationships with the special events sector, including but not limited to: corporations, meetings and conventions, hotels, event organizers, and wedding planners; and to generate rentals business which will help us reach facility revenue goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and implement strategies to increase facility rentals and reach revenue goals, in line with organizational objectives.
• Actively source potential clients through networking, attending meetings, events, promotional opportunities, etc.
• Develop a database of potential renters.
• Give facility tours to prospective renters.
• Work with the Venue Services Coordinator to finalize contract details and quotes.
• Act as the on-site manager at the beginning of events as required, and ensure that client requirements are met.
• Follow up after events to ensure client satisfaction, and make recommendations to staff based on feedback.
• Identify opportunities for promoting Scotiabank Dance Centre as a venue for events.
• Assist the Marketing Manager and Venue Services Coordinator as required with other studio promotion activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum three years related sales experience.
• Experience in event coordination, the hospitality industry or facility management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Outstanding focus on customer service
• Should be a motivated self-starter and team player
• Some evening and weekend work may be required

Fixed term contract based on 1 day per week or the equivalent, March-September 2007.

To apply, please send a resume and covering letter to:
Marketing Manager
The Dance Centre
Level 6, 677 Davie St,
Vancouver BC V6B 2G6

For further information, visit www.thedancecentre.ca.

Deadline: Monday March 5, 2007

Go Golf Events

The second position is an Assistant Event Coordinator -  part time, 10 to 15 hours a week, with event week requiring 30 hours. Job Description can be developed, focus of position is event day. Also, can develop into a permanent part time, or even full time work

Qualifications: We are looking for someone who:

• Works well without supervision
• Is self motivated
• Has home office including fax and printer
• Has excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook for Windows)
• Is a frequent user of email and the Internet,
• Possessing great people skills
• Is a fast, efficient, well-organized manager of multiple tasks
• Takes pride in being accurate and paying meticulous attention to details
• Has previous experience in event planning and golf tournaments (an asset but not essential)
• Has use of a car
• Enjoys the charity and not for profit world

Typical Responsibilities:

• Manage Volunteers pre and post event
• Develop a Volunteer Team for events
• Develop Job descriptions, host pre event training

Event Day:

• Check in volunteers, Take the lead on volunteer orientation
• Deal with issues regarding no-shows, incorrect dress, etc.
• Assist volunteers with questions, evaluation, etc.

Production:

• Coordinate Event Day with sponsors
• Pre event supply management
• Oversee on course and club house set up and strike
• Oversee banquet preparations, prize table, raffle
• Post Event supply returns

For example of an event/volunteer requirements see www.bcfoundation.golfregistrations.com

Go Golf Events

Event Administrative Assistant: Assistant Administration Job Opportunity

Workload and Environment: Go Golf Events is seeking a capable assistant event planner / administrator to work approximately10 - 15 hours per week  knowledge of golfing, golf tournaments, and sporting events, will be valuable. The position will start immediately. Upon proven ability, there is an opportunity to be involved in more advanced functions of event planning, which may lead to becoming involved with future events.

Qualifications: We are looking for someone who:

• Works well without supervision
• Is self motivated
• Has home office including fax and printer
• Has excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook for Windows)
• Is a frequent user of email and the Internet, possessing good research skills
• Is a fast, efficient, well-organized manager of multiple tasks
• Takes pride in being accurate and paying meticulous attention to details
• Has previous experience in event planning and golf tournaments (an asset but not essential)
• Can handle routine calls and correspondence
• Can source suppliers
•  Has excellent writing skills
• Has excellent English and communication skills
• Maintains a friendly and upbeat attitude even under pressure
• Previous office experience an asset
• Has use of a car
• Enjoys the charity and not for profit world

Typical Responsibilities

• Handles telephone, fax, and email inquires
• Handles tasks associated with a special event including: correspondence, following up with suppliers and staff, produce contracts and event plans, maps, and floor plans
• Prepares presentation packages, letters, mail-outs etc.

This position has very flexible working hours. The candidate may set their own hours, as long as deadlines and work load is met. For example of an event see www.bcfoundation.golfregistrations.com.

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Title: Event Logistics Coordinator
Reference ID: 14664
Category: Advertising-Marketing -Public Relations, Transportation - Warehousing
Job Type: Full Time
Openings: 1

Description: This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Events professional to work with an award winning hospitality and exhibition organization. The position would suit someone who has extensive events management experience, but in particular, having had experience in dealing with the logistics and transportation associated with multiple events.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 1 years previous event operations experience
• Supervisory experience
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Post-secondary courses in event planning, event and / or transportation logistics is considered an asset. As is having a working knowledge of Ungerboeck EBMS or other general central reservations system. It is also important to note that the successful applicant may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays in order to achieve business objectives.

To apply for this role, please send your resume in word format to pstewart@hays.ca with the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.