The Sifarish Network is a non-profit organization created to bring together, connect, and uplift the South Asian community at large with a laser focus on professionals and business people through the power of peer to peer networking. The Sifarish Network connects people, places and spaces to foster growth and development of the South Asian Community.
We are looking for a Casual Part Time Event Coordinator ($16/hour) to join our growing team. In this role, you will be involved in organizing and planning events across both Alberta and British Columbia. You will be responsible for choosing venues, building and maintaining relationships with approving menus, developing seating plans, and coordinating a team of volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Book venues, performers, guest speakers, and videographers/photographers as required
- Engage and communicate with sponsors prior to events
- Respond to phone calls and emails from vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and team members in a timely manner
- Create, compile, and export databases containing all information for all events
- Create budgets for events and allocate funds accordingly
- Process and file invoices from vendors
- Consult with vendors and stakeholders during the event planning process
- Visit venues prior to booking events to determine suitability, including evaluating audiovisual equipment
- Conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to the event’s requirements
- Coordinate and lead a team of volunteers
- Promote the brand image and awareness through social media channels
- Perform post-event analysis, including sending thank-you emails
Experience and Education
- Able to multitask and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Suite
- Effective communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are required
- Organization and time management skills are required
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem-solving
- Event planning experience or a business diploma would be an asset
To Apply
Please send your resume to info@sifarish.org by September 01, 2023. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in The Sifarish Network.