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About the Role

The Associate, Events Logistics position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning and execution of signature events. This role involves supporting the development of a cutting-edge volunteer program to address the growing need for volunteer resources, ensuring volunteers have enriching opportunities to contribute to the Foundation's mission. The associate will support project management of events, deliver compelling experiences, and contribute to donor loyalty, stakeholder satisfaction, and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Manager, Event Logistics and assist in the design and development of event programs.
Support the team with various facets of the event, including concept development and delivery, coordination of logistical tactics, execution, and post-event reconciliation.
Support the development and management of a leading-edge volunteer program, ensuring best-in-class onboarding and training for volunteers.
Oversee the Volunteer Engagement Program and lead onsite management of volunteers at various events, post-event reporting, and stewardship.
Provide event management, execution, and logistics for current and new signature fundraising events.
Support the project management of various facets of the event, including concept development and delivery, coordination of logistical tactics, execution, and post-event reconciliation.
Build meaningful and effective relationships with event participants, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors, providing excellent customer service.
Responsible for data analysis and report building for the distribution of key success metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with various Foundation Teams to build strong relationships for successful event outcomes.
Generate, compile, and analyze reports to assist in the development of growth strategies for Volunteer Engagement.
Develop and manage event budgets, providing budgetary recommendations and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Negotiate with suppliers/vendors on best possible pricing, terms, and values.
Support events lead with onsite execution of event logistics.
Continue to enhance the Volunteer Engagement program to ensure a leading-edge program.
Assist with the implementation of a new volunteer database tracking system.

Requirements

A Community College Diploma or University Degree with a focus in fundraising, sales, event management, or other applicable disciplines.
Minimum of 3-5 years of event management, event logistics experience, and volunteer management.
Experience with budget management and vendor management.
Strong Project Management skills.
Experience with volunteer onboarding, volunteer trainings, and on-site management of volunteers.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities.
Proactive problem solver and solution-oriented.
Superior written and oral communication & presentation skills.
Sound decision-making and judgment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility.
Demonstrated strong client/customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Event management
Event logistics
Volunteer management
Budget management
Vendor management
Project Management
Volunteer onboarding
Volunteer trainings
On-site management of volunteers
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Organization
Detail-oriented
Problem-solving
Communication (written and oral)
Presentation skills
Decision-making
Judgment
Teamwork
Initiative
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Flexibility
Client/customer service orientation

Location

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Temporary Full-Time
12-month Contract
35-hour work week

Experience Level

3-5 years of event management, event logistics experience, and volunteer management

Education Level

Community College Diploma or University Degree in fundraising, sales, event management or other applicable disciplines

Salary/Compensations

$70,056.00 – $82,418.00
Maximum of $98,902.00

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Flex benefit plan
Flexible work arrangements

About the Company

SickKids Foundation is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year.
As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world.
As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits.
We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion.
Our goals include delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.
We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future.

Equal Opportunity

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners.
Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment.
We are committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission.
We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee.
As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.
Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation.com