event coordinator St. John's
Job description
Do you have a flair for organizing events? Are you savvy at marketing? Do you want to make a difference at one of Atlantic Canada's largest universities and help fuel the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s entrepreneurial community?
The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship is seeking a Marketing and Events Coordinator to help drive its mission to inspire and enable entrepreneurial students at Memorial University. We are a small but mighty team who is having a big impact within the university community and beyond. We deliver foundational training, mentorship, funding, co-working and networking opportunities to any student across the university with an entrepreneurial spirit.
This is a contractual position to October 31, 2024, subject to multi-year renewal.
Your role as the Marketing and Events Coordinator:
- Spark the entrepreneurial spirit at Memorial University through creative marketing strategies
- Develop and manage marketing content across various outreach platforms
- Coordinate and run logistics for events like a keynote speaker series and the annual Mel Woodward Cup
- Track and analyze event impact, tweaking strategies as needed
- Manage the centre’s co-working space
- Supervise 1-3 work term or part time students in areas of event logistics, graphic design, and/or digital marketing.
- Nurture relationships with individuals, community groups, and local organizations
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years' experience in marketing and/or event planning
- High creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work in an impact-driven team
- Openness to feedback and a drive for personal development
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Likes to have a laugh
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Salary: $49,602.00-$74,399.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
