Convention and special events planner

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Administer revenues and expenditures
• Inspect and select sites
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for VIP arrangements
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Manage Event Logistics
• Respond to complaints of guests
• Co-ordinate special events
• Manage events
• Schedule events, programs and activities

Area of work experience

• Special events

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Leadership

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week