We’re Hiring an Events & Outreach Coordinator!

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding full-time job working in the community, enjoy planning events and love supporting local, we encourage you to apply!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

Customer Service
o Providing excellent customer service and communication skills to all members and guests, taking time to clearly answer their questions, and providing accurate information in all formats in a professional manner.
Event Planning
o Organize and coordinate activities for events and programming, including planning project budget and timelines, negotiating contracts for approval, applying for permits, securing sponsors, guest speakers, attendees, organizing volunteers, and handling stewardship.
o Complete basic accounting duties, including accounts payable (paying bills) and receivable (sending invoices).
o Research and identify potential new sponsors, prepare and complete proposals, including appropriate research.
Office Management & Outreach
o Maintain a current listing of members, contractors, media contacts, community organizations, and public interest groups in a relevant database to be used to send mail and email information out in a timely manner.
o Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.
o Supervise and support the team of seasonal Community Ambassadors and the Graffiti Program Staff including onboarding, training, grant proposals and scheduling.
o Organize and support outreach initiatives such as Spring and Fall Clean-up, and creating others.
o Assist the Communications coordinator with coordination of reader board advertising, both digital and nondigital, including billing and calendar bookings, and communication.
o Coordinate special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration and Event Planning (or other related disciplines and experience will be considered).
– Demonstrated organizational skills, high attention to detail.
– Demonstrated initiative & ability to anticipate situations, problems, and outcomes.
– Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
– An understanding of the Transcona community and the needs of the local business community will be an asset.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to ed@transconabiz.ca. Closing date: September, 26th, 2025