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Job Description:
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Reporting to the Director of Visitor Experience, Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM), the CSTM Facility Rentals and Museum Events Coordinator coordinates facility rentals by external clients; coordinates Museum events and supports corporate partner events. There may from time to time be cross over with the sister museums or Corporate functions which will require the incumbent’s assistance and collaboration. The nature of this position requires some evening and weekend work to ensure the smooth running of some events and some travel may be required on rare occasions wherein the incumbent would represent the CSTM and sister museums.
The standard weekly hours are: SWW 37.50 Hrs (5 days Average Mon. - Sun.)
Education and Experience:
As an ideal candidate, you hold a university/college degree or diploma in Event Planning, Hospitality, or Recreation and Leisure, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
You also have experience in the following areas:
- minimum of one (1) year of experience in planning and coordination of special events;
- experience in the supervision of staff and/or contractors;
- experience working in a museum or other cultural institution would be an asset.
RATED REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
- of planning, organizing and scheduling special events;
- of marketing techniques as applicable to events;
- of operations, programming and mandate of the Canada Science and Technology Museum;
- of suppliers and other event resources in the National Capital Region.
Abilities:
- to contribute to the development, organisation, implementation and evaluation of special events, programs and activities;
- to communicate with a variety of individuals and groups;
- to work efficiently in teams, independently and under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment.
Personal Suitability:
Strong communications skills, diplomacy and tact.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, to exercise judgment and meet deadlines.
Ability to manage in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae indicating the reference number 2018/2019-CSTMC-166 in your email's Subject line, no later than the closing date to: competition@ingeniumcanada.org.
The CSTMC is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted. As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list that may serve to staff similar positions.
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