Assistant Events Coordinator - Buskers and Outdoor Spaces

Assistant Events Coordinator - Buskers and Outdoor Spaces

Job Requisition : 11871

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type:
On-Site

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Salary Range: Our salaries range from $53132.54 to $56084.35 and are based on qualifications and experience.

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

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What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Granville Island team, in the Assistant Events Coordinator – Buskers and Outdoor Spaces position, where you will work with the Public Affairs and Programming department on Granville Island to coordinate the Granville Island Busking Program and maximize public use and enjoyment of Granville Island’s outdoor public spaces.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

The schedule for this position is Sunday to Thursday. Work is also required on occasional evenings and holidays.

What you’ll do:

• Manage outdoor spaces and coordinate their usage with buskers, community groups, schools, private functions, events and performances.
• Answer queries, take bookings and disseminate information to members of the public booking spaces for weddings, celebrations and school performances.
• Assist with programming new and enhanced public spaces to meet specified objectives and in accordance with planned schedules and budgets.
• Communicate with stakeholders (Granville Island staff, businesses, security, traffic control, visitors and outdoor space users) to ensure smooth delivery of programming in outdoor spaces.
• Maintain, administer and review the Busking Program regulations and update and maintain the website
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of the busking program to ensure adherence to regulations and by-laws and reflection of the Granville Island mission statement and implementing improvements.
• Liaise with and provide back-up/relief for the Volunteer Coordinator.

What you should have:

• A post-secondary education in Event Management, Planning, Performing Arts or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork and organizational skills and ability to maintain strong business and community relationships.
• The ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and in an environment with numerous interruptions and act with diplomacy when collaborating with diverse groups.
• The ability to initiate and follow through on assignments with attention to detail.
• The ability to analyze, organize and present information alongside identifying the opportunity to streamline processes.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• The ability to work a non-standard work week.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience working with musicians, street performers and/or other performance artists.
• Experience managing a busking program and knowledge of the international busking world.
• Technical skills to update website information.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

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