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Coordinator, Events and Facility Rentals (Term Full-Time)
College and Public Relations
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated December 2, 2024 up to August 29, 2025)
SALARY: $56,607 - $79,848 per annum
POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQl A+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Events and Operations, the Events and Facility Rentals Coordinator will be responsible for the management and execution of key senior level events at RRC Polytech, while also providing oversight and guidance on other key college-wide activities, including donor receptions, media events, news conferences, and ceremonies in addition to assisting with the coordination of event space at RRC Polytech’s Exchange District Campus and Notre Dame Campus.
This will include working with internal and external clients and stakeholders in order to coordinate both in-person and virtual events that not only showcase RRC Polytech, but also support our efforts as it relates to student success, alumni engagement, fundraising initiatives, commercial filming, and external rentals. This position will be required to demonstrate leadership and guidance on committee lead events where there are multiple leaders on the overall project. This person will also provide guidance and advice to smaller events but will not be responsible for its overall success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Diploma in communications or public relations, business administration, hospitality and tourism management; an equivalent education, training and experience in event management may be considered
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Business Administration training and experience in sales and marketing
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Experience planning post-secondary, alumni, donor, and key stakeholder relations events
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Experience working with senior leaders, volunteers, boards, and other internal and external stakeholders in the execution and management of events
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Highly developed writing and verbal communication skills as well as face-to-face relationship building expertise
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Experience planning and managing event budgets
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Experience utilizing finance and budget systems for invoicing
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Ability to work under tight timelines and with minimal supervision
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Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events at any given time
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
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Smart Choice certification through the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba
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Demonstrated understanding of food and beverage requirements as it relates to events
- Business communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.