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Latincouver (Canada Day Parade Coordinator)
Organization Name: LatincouverOpportunity Title: Canada Day Parade Coordinator
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: March 19, 2019
End Date: June 30, 2019
Email: hrassistant2@latincouver.ca
Website: http://www.latincouver.ca
Details:
- Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overFamily-oriented volunteeringAppropriate for court-ordered volunteers
Description
The team lead is responsible for the efficient planning and execution of the Latin American events and parade during Canada Day. This is a multi-dimensional position that requires an individual who is a self-starter, with strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to relate to the many different entities involved in the planning and execution of the event.
Job Summary
✓ Responsible for coordinating volunteers to their assigned positions
✓ Take on-spot decisions for the event to run more efficiently and smoothly
✓ Communicate with event service providers
✓ Provide ongoing assistance and support for the volunteer team and PM
✓ Finding solutions to any problem that arise during the event
✓ Producing post event analysis, evaluation and recommendation reports
✓ Provide all the information and details about the event
✓ Plan all the activities and schedule for Canada Day Parade
✓ Looking for a bus or bikes to rent
✓ Search for possible sponsors and partners
✓ Provide all the decoration
✓ Work closely to Graphic Design to create posters and flyers
✓ Looking for any licence needed
✓ Create an invitation for the communities to join the parade
✓ Organized schedule for the communities
✓ Create a thank you note for the communities and send it
✓ Producing post event analysis, evaluation and recommendation reports
✓ Work closely with Marketing team to ensure that event is promoted in the best way.
Skills & Responsibilities
✓ A self-starter that enjoys working with people
✓ Ability to coordinate direct and motivate a team
✓ Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
✓ Ability to work with diverse group of individuals
✓ Ability to delegate tasks and work under pressure
✓ Ability to work with flexibility energy and commitment
✓ Work closely and reporting to the Project Manager to ensure that all logistical arrangements are successfully completed and executed
✓ Compiling post event reports
✓ Strong communication skills in English
✓ Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an asset
Benefits
✓ Expand your professional contacts
✓ Gain valuable leadership experience
✓ Reference letter upon completion
How to Apply:
Send your resume to the email hrassistant2@latincouver.ca or fill out the application on our website and check out the many possibilities you can have with us: http://www.latincouver.ca/be-a-volunteer/
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