Overview
TEC Canada Marketing Events Coordinator Full Time in Calgary, AB
TEC Canada
Branch Calgary AB CA
Position:
Marketing Events Coordinator
Location:
Calgary, AB
Coordinate all aspects of event communication including event pages, invitations, surveys, promotions, PR and social media….
You are an event enthusiast who loves bringing people together. To you, details matter – from the feeling guests have when they enter the room to the flow of activities and the thoughtful takeaways at the end of the evening. You are resourceful. Finding a creative solution to whatever comes your way is fun, not daunting, and your time management skills are second to none. You pride yourself on being one step ahead of current trends. And despite meticulous planning and organization, you are calm under pressure. You know the ultimate compliment is when it all seems effortless.
If this sounds like you, let’s chat!
Responsibilities:
As a key member of the team, tasks may vary according to the department’s needs and the candidate’s individual strengths.
- Responsible for the coordination of marketing events, which may include the following tasks: Venue sourcing and booking, contract management, catering selection, audio visual coordination, travel booking and management, speaker selection, audience research, internal and external event communications, attendee management and material preparation
- Bring new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
- Stay current with competitor events and speaker opportunities in the different regions
- Act as a liaison between vendors and suppliers
- Coordinate all aspects of event communication including event pages, invitations, surveys, promotions, PR and social media
- Track and order marketing and event collateral as required
- Complete event post mortems
- Monitor and track event costs to align within the budget including purchase orders and invoices for event and marketing related expenditures
- Coordinate all event day logistics including set up, tear down and any deliveries as required
- Troubleshoot any issues that may occur during events
- Be a representative of TEC at events
- Support the marketing team with various projects to increase awareness of TEC Canada in the community
Skills/Qualifications:
- Superior organizational skills with strong time management
- Excellent event planning and project management skills
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage several concurrent projects within the given timeline
- Professional and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong working knowledge of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to demonstrate genuine concern for stakeholders
- Astute attention to detail and ability to think outside the box
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members and senior leaders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high level of polish and professionalism.
- Possess a positive, can-do attitude
- Flexible, open to feedback and loves to learn
- Exhibit TEC Canada’s values of honesty, integrity and personal excellence
Educational & Experience:
- 3 – 5 years of events and marketing experience
- Preference for degree focused on marketing, communications or event management
- Experience in event planning and execution
Job Type: Full-time
Local candidates only:
Required experience:
Required education:
Employment Type: Full Time
Location:
Calgary,
AB,
CA
Posted on: 2016-05-20
Posted by:Kelly McNamara