Specialist, Events - Winnipeg, Canada - Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where
business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, shop and explore. We host events throughout the year
and work to beautify our downtown, improve cleanliness, safety, and help make it easier to get around. Our
downtown is on Treaty No. 1 territory and the traditional Homeland of the Red River Métis.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Engagement and Communications, the Events and Programming
Specialist is responsible for creating and executing a broad range of strategic events, tours and activities in
public and/or private spaces downtown. This position is primarily responsible for event, programming and tour
planning, coordination, execution and collaborating on promotion.

innovative thinker and collaborative team player who is passionate about Downtown Winnipeg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop effective and innovative events, programming and tours to draw and engage audiences

with the downtown neighbourhood and with Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members

Collaborate with the Public Realm team to create activations that enhance their projects
Lead the planning and execution of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ's signature events including but not

limited to:
Downtown Winnipeg Farmers' Market, Downtown Sounds Concert Series, AGM,
Downtown Movies and Earth Day CleanUp Downtown

Collaborate with the Marketing, Engagement and Communications team to promote Downtown

Winnipeg BIZ and other downtown events

Lead the planning and execution of downtown Winnipeg tours including coordinating Downtown

BIZ members and participants

Create new inperson and selfguided (including written content) downtown tours including

researching historical information, points of interest and coordinating with Downtown BIZ
members

Manage event and tour budgets including assisting with financial projections
Manage event and tour pages on the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ's website
Identify KPI's such as tracking event and tour attendance to measure success

QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant postsecondary education in event planning, marketing, communications, or related

discipline

3+ years of experience in event planning, community engagement or related industry
Proven ability to develop and execute small to largescale events
Strong ability to manage a budget and make financial projections
Strong verbal and written communication skills to build internal buyin for event

recommendations, and relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Excellent customer service and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of creating events to meet strategic objectives, while keeping in mind an

audience's needs, inclusion and accessibility

Enthusiastic selfstarter with the ability to quickly learn and understand concepts, problem solve,

take ownership, and manage work with mínimal supervision

Knowledge of CMS, social media platforms, webinars and virtual events an asset
Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectations to
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until suitable

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace. We _

- strive to have a team that reflects our downtown, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, _
- identities, languages and perspectives are valued and drive a high standard of service and innovation. _

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential
basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request.