Summary of the Event

The West Broadway Snoball Winter Carnival Committee is selecting a Coordinator to oversee the 2010 West Broadway Snoball. The Snoball is a community celebration of winter, where families, children and community members participate in healthy winter activities, good food and magical fun times. It is a family-friendly afternoon event that fosters community pride and togetherness while combating the winter 'blues.'

The participation rate is over 250 youth and adults, 20 key volunteers and is coordinated by a committee comprised of six organizations. The date is Saturday January 22, 2011.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Budget:

• Applying for and securing funding from Great West Life, Jenny Gerbasi, Rob Altemeyer and others
• Receiving in kind donations from retail locations
• Ensuring project stays within budget
• Ensuring reporting done to funders upon completion of the project.

Coordination:

• Organizing and Chairing the Snoball Committee
• Coordinating 4 - 5 different organizations to participate in the event
• Organizing a site plan
• Securing proper permits
• Ensuring proper supplies are available
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to identify volunteer needs
• Event management and coordination of clean-up on the day of Snoball

Promotions:

• Coordinate promotions of the event, including: ensuring that postering is done, emails sent out, flyers sent to homes, and presentations made at local schools
• Ensuring press release sent out

Evaluation:

• Create evaluations plan for the event and ensure it is carried out
• Compiling copies of all documentation and receipts into the 'Snoball Binder' for future years

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in community development, conflict mediation, administration, event planning and management, fundraising
• Experience organizing committees, chairing meetings, taking minutes
• Experience supervising others
• Experience and training in conflict mediation, strong interpersonal skills
• Pro-active leader, positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, works well independently and in a team
• Good at problem-solving
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent oral and written work
• Proven experience delivering results on time and on budget
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, keyboarding

Compensation & Supervision

This is a volunteer position with an honourarium of $1,800.

The Coordinator reports to the Spring Clean Up Committee, with representation from: Art City, Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, Resource Assistance for Youth, West Broadway Development Corporation, West Broadway Youth Outreach and Wolseley Family Place.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume by Tuesday, October 12 at 10 am to:

Snoball Committee
c/o West Broadway Development Corporation
608 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB   R3G 1H9
Fax: 779 - 2203
Email: info@westbroadway.mb.ca

Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted