Events Coordinator - Abbotsford, Canada - Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite Central Committee

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Abbotsford, Canada

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Description

Position Title

Events Coordinator (Maternity Leave)

FTE

1.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Salary Minimum

Salary Description

Benefits

MCC British Columbia (MCC BC) Group Benefits package is employerpaid and includes Employee Life Insurance, Employee Accidental Death, Dismemberment & Specific Loss, Dependent Life Insurance, and Extended Health & Dental, global medical assistance, and up to a 5% RRSP contributions match effective on the first day of employment.

Location City

Abbotsford

Location Country

Canada

Location Description

Applications Close Date

Feb 27, 2023

Start Date

Mar 13, 2023

Start Date Flexible

Term Length

1 year

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Creative thinking and problem solving
Excellent organizational skills including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and make on the spot decisions
Experience in building and maintaining business relationships
Commitment to maintain an organizational culture that creates a safe environment for all and that prevents abuses of power
Proven success as an event planner or coordinator
Education pertinent to event planning and management
Valid BC Driver's Licence along with a satisfactory Driver's Abstract
The ongoing ability to travel by air or other means of public transportation
The ongoing ability to meet with colleagues, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders in public venues such as restaurants and churches, as well as in private residences
The ability and willingness to follow MCC policies as applicable to this role

Additional Requirements

Commitment to MCC's vision, purpose, and values
Commitment to maintain an organizational culture that creates a safe environment for all and that prevents abuses of power
Satisfactory criminal record clearance (required upon hire)
Legally able to work in Canada

Job Synopsis

This is a 1-year term position covering a maternity leave and available on a full-time salaried arrangement (37.5 hours per week).

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The nature of this position entails evening and weekend duties, particularly at crucial times such as Festival, constituency dinners, and other key events.

Time off in lieu of weekends and evenings worked will be negotiated in advance with the Advancement Director.

Based in the Fraser Valley where most of the major events take place, the position will require overnight travel within BC for 10-15 nights per year to locations including Prince George, Fort Saint John, Kelowna and the Okanagan, Victoria through mid-Island, and Powell River.

Given the international scope of MCC's work, there may be occasional overseas travel to gain first-hand knowledge of projects, and to introduce key stakeholders, including donors, to that work.

This role is based in the MCC Centre office in Abbotsford. A mutually agreed upon, in-person/remote, hybrid schedule may also be possible.
MCC is a global, non-profit organization that strives to share God's love and compassion through relief, development, and peacebuilding.

In joining a faith-based organization from the Anabaptist tradition, the successful applicant will:

Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, and uprooted, vulnerable people around the world and in our community.
Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and those whom we serve.
Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community.
Participate in MCC staff meetings and lead and participate in devotional and prayer times, as required.

Challenges

Occasional overnights; Occasional evening and weekend work; Occasional long days; Large geographical scope; Diverse group of stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Advancement Team, MCC BC Local Program Team, and other stakeholders in the development of the annual calendar of MCC BC events.
Collaborate with the Advancement Team to track and increase attendance, engagement, and income at constituent and fundraising events.
Collaborate with the Advancement Team to create new events to generate awareness and financial support for MCC BC local programs.
Collaborate with the Advancement Team to develop strategies to engage new audiences, including a younger demographic, raising awareness and financial support for MCC's international programs.
Solicit donors, event sponsors, and other merchant or business participation as needed to generate financial support f