Position Title:
Event Coordinator
Hours:
Full-Time, Salaried
Days, and where required evenings and weekends
Wages:
TBD based on experience
Start Date:
Oct 2025
Location:
Brandon, MB
Westman Immigrant Services (WIS) is a non-profit registered charity organization serving newcomers in the Western Manitoba region. With a vision of creating a generational impact for clients, our staff and our community. We liaise with community groups and organizations to work towards building capacity in our community for improving services to immigrants and refugees.
Overview:
We are currently hiring for an Event Coordinator. Working from the WIS offices in Brandon, an Event Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the success of events related to programming in Brandon and regional offices.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary contact for clients and vendors from event planning to outcome evaluation
- Determine event needs, negotiate contracts, and secure services including catering, entertainment, and venues
- Plan event details, create master schedules, arrange guest registration, and manage logistics for the event during setup, operation, and teardown
- Manage on-site operations, coordinate staff assignments, and resolve any contingencies and challenges during events to ensure seamless execution of programming
- Conduct detailed evaluations on concluded events i.e. outcome assessment based on event objectives, build on successes for future events, identify areas for improvement, and submit reports etc.
- Develop partnerships with clients, community partners and vendors to improve engagement, event success and enhance overall experience with programming
- Stay informed of current resources, trends, changes and services gaps in the community
- Maintain accurate records of services provided, statistics, and prepare reports as required
- Create an inspiring, engaging and collaborative atmosphere within teams and other WIS departments to achieve collective goals and deliver quality service to clients
- Provide management with operational support as required
Skill, Ability and Licensing Requirements:
- Previous experience in coordination, planning and facilitation
- Self-starter with public speaking, creative thinking and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, communication, and related IT tools
- Strong proficiency and ability to communicate in English
- Provide a clear Criminal Record, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Driver Abstract; where required
- Possess a valid Manitoba Driver's Licence and access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work collaboratively with management, employees, and community stakeholders in a diverse environment
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:
hr@westmanimmigrantservices.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for next steps.
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