The Canadian CED Network is inviting applications for a Gathering Coordinator in our Winnipeg office. The Gathering Coordinator will provide event planning and execution support for our largest annual event, The Gathering: Manitoba’s Community Development and Community Economic Development Conference taking place October 23rd.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN CED NETWORK
The Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet) is a values-based, non-profit organization committed to strengthening the social, economic, and environmental conditions of Canadian communities. We have several hundred members throughout Canada working at the grassroots level in rural, urban, Aboriginal and northern settings. The Manitoba regional network is strong and active, with a staff team focusing on strengthening members’ skills and knowledge to build capacity, growing and using our collective voice to engage with the public and our governments, and connecting community economic developers to each other and needed resources. The Gathering is a collaboratively planned, annual event with 500-600 people, 30 workshops, and a number of other programming elements.
DUTIES
With support from the Manitoba Regional Director and Events and Engagement Coordinator:
- Convene the Gathering Planning Team made up of a diverse selection of CCEDNet members and partners from a variety of communities and organizations
- Coordinate all aspects of the conference program including the opening plenary, workshops, networking events, etc.
- Coordinate all Gathering communications and marketing including: Gathering web page, CCEDNet communication channels, media, social media, messages to presenters and participants, and development of the posters, programs, and other marketing materials
- Develop and coordinate both online and onsite registration systems
- Plan and manage related events
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, orientation, and tasks at the conference
- Manage on-site logistics including the arrangement of all food, breaks, and refreshments as well as agreements with selected venue
- Develop event evaluation and evaluation reports
- Completing required reports for local conference funders, Planning Team, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in event planning, preferably within a community or non-profit setting
- Strong communications skills with some knowledge of marketing, media relations, and preferably some social media experience
- Ability to work with and facilitate groups and volunteers
- Post-secondary college or university degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- Detail-oriented, independent, professional, and able to work in a flexible, open-office environment on a project with very firm deadlines
- Experience or expressed interest in community development or community economic development (CED) an asset
HOURS AND PAY
This is a contract position from August to November. Hours will average 20 / week, but vary with more time required in the weeks around the conference, to a total of 300. Some evenings and weekend hours may be required, and the schedule is flexible. Wage is $19.95/hour.
Send resume and cover letter by July 30, 2015 to sleesonklym at ccednet-rcdec.ca with ‘Gathering Coordinator’ in the subject line.
CCEDNet is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a fair, cooperative, respectful and safe environment that protects and promotes the human rights and affirms the dignity of all persons. CCEDNet is committed to the principle of equal access to employment and term-specific contractual opportunities and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
We appreciate all applications. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
