Company Description:
Upwards Art Inc. is an organization dedicated to promoting arts and culture through innovative events and programs, providing engaging experiences for participants and communities.
Job Details:
- Location: Owen Sound, ON
- Salary: $18.50 to $20.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week
- Type of Employment: Term or contract
- Hours of Work: Part time leading to full time, Flexible Hours
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies Available: 1 vacancy
Qualifications Needed:
- Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Languages: Bilingual
Responsibilities of the Job:
- Develop risk management plans
- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Develop and monitor emergency security plans
- Develop marketing and communication plans
- Develop media strategies and public relations activities
- Develop sponsorship, partnership, or fundraising programs
- Solicit event donors
- Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing, and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
- Coordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems, and other details for special events
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
- Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
- Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
- Plan schedules, goals, and objectives
- Plan for required documentation and pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations, etc.)
- Plan for translation and interpretation services
- Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Prepare final financial and other reports
- Manage event logistics
- Identify human resources requirements
- Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision:
- Supervise 16-20 people, working groups, and committees
Experience and Specialization:
- Computer and Technology Knowledge:
- Google Docs
- MailChimp
- Area of Work Experience: Conference and meeting planning companies, Multi-purpose facilities
Additional Information:
- Security and Safety: Driver’s validity license check
- Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver’s license, Own vehicle, Own transportation
Working Conditions:
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
Personal Suitability:
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Resourcefulness
- Ability to multitask
Who Can Apply:
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit
- Note: Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to Apply:
By email: info@encausticconference.ca
Application Instructions:
Include the following in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Link to web portfolio
- Writing sample
Application Questions:
Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e., internet, home office, etc.)?
Advertised Until: June 4, 2025