motionball is seeking an Events Coordinator to join our National Office team based in Toronto, Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, Special Events, the individual in this role will be responsible for overseeing and contributing to a portfolio of events across Canada.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
- Oversee a portfolio of events for motionballU alongside the Manager, Special Events
- Provide onsite and pre-event support at motionball Toronto Signature events: Gala, Marathon of Sport, Fall Classic, Pickleball and others
- With a focus on leading the onsite volunteer program
- Support motionball’s volunteer Event Directors across Canada in the planning and execution of 5-6 Marathon of Sport events (travel within Canada will be required)
- Assist in the execution of the Annual General Meeting
- Provide support to motionball’s annual #NoGoodWay anti-bullying campaign
- Provide support to all 3rd party events and fundraising initiatives, and ensure motionball guidelines are followed accordingly
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A College or University degree in Marketing, Events, or a related field
- Relevant experience in a similar role in a non-profit or events setting
- Ability to think creatively and outside of the box to elevate brand awareness through event support
- Strong relationship building and communications skills with a drive to win as a team
- Proficiency in Canva, Google Suite and with CRM systems
- Must be able to multitask to support multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to travel to Canadian cities and work evenings and weekends, as projects and events demand it
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
This position is a hybrid model with all staff in office twice a week and working from home for the remaining 3 days. This is subject to change throughout the year based on the event season.
This position is a one-year contract with the opportunity to renew into a permanent role.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current resume online or to info@motionball.com with the subject line "Events Coordinator Application" by November 20th. We thank all applicants and will contact only those selected for an interview; please note this position may be filled prior to the application deadline if a suitable candidate has been identified.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
