October 11, 2024

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

Winnipeg

Specialist, Events and Programming

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where
business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, shop and explore. We host events, promote downtown, keep
the neighbourhood clean and attractive and are a voice for the downtown community. Our downtown is on Treaty
No. 1 territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Engagement and Communications, the Events and Programming Specialist
is responsible for creating and executing a broad range of strategic events, tours and activities in public and/or
private spaces downtown. This position is primarily responsible for event, programming and tour planning,
coordination, execution and collaborating on promotion.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented event organizer with a proven track record of project management, an
innovative thinker and collaborative team player who is passionate about Downtown Winnipeg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop effective and innovative events, programming and tours to draw and engage audiences with

the downtown neighbourhood and with Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members

Lead the planning and execution of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s signature events including but not

limited to: Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market, Downtown Sounds Concert Series, Downtown
Family Movie Nights, the annual Downtown Spring Clean Up and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Annual
General Meeting (AGM)

Collaborate with the Marketing, Engagement and Communications team to promote Downtown

Winnipeg BIZ and other downtown events

Lead the planning and execution of downtown Winnipeg tours including coordinating Downtown BIZ

members and participants

Manage event and tour budgets including assisting with financial projections
Identify KPI’s such as tracking event and tour attendance to measure success
Manage the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s Host It grant program
Support content development and input for the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s website and social media

platforms

Collaborate with the Public Realm team to create activations that enhance their projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant post-secondary education in event planning, marketing, communications, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in event planning, community engagement or related industry
Proven ability to develop and execute small to large-scale events
Strong ability to manage a budget and make financial projections
Strong verbal and written communication skills to build internal buy-in for event recommendations, and

relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Excellent customer service and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of creating events to meet strategic objectives, while keeping in mind an audience’s

needs, inclusion and accessibility

Experience in administering a grant program an asset
Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to quickly learn and understand concepts, problem solve, take

ownership, and manage work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of CMS, social media platforms and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Power Point)

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectations to
careers@downtownwinnipegbiz.com. Please include position title in the subject line. Please be advised only
those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates
have been selected.
Please note all applications must include a cover letter.
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace. We strive to
have a team that reflects our downtown, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages
and perspectives are valued and drive a high standard of service and innovation. We encourage candidates
to speak to this in their application.
Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential
basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request.