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About the Role

Skills for Change is seeking an Events & Operations Specialist to support the development and execution of signature events and manage multiple small to medium events that support sustainability programming. This role involves organizing events to increase the organization's profile and reports to the Manager of Events and Communications.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Skills for Change’s signature events.
Execute multiple small to medium events that support sustainability programming.
Organize events including media launches, symposiums, recruitment and/or community events and fundraising initiatives.
Increase Skills for Change’s profile through event organization.
Support the operational planning and delivery of onsite events, skilled trades expos, Women In Trades, Pre-apprenticeship, recruitment events, career fairs, networking sessions, employer engagement activities, information sessions, graduation ceremonies, and community outreach initiatives.
Coordinate event logistics including registration management, exhibitor and employer participation, speaker coordination, venue logistics, catering, signage, promotional materials, and attendee communications before, during, and after events, virtual and hybrid.
Build partnership proposals, partnership materials, valuation of metrics, and reporting documents for partner contracts.
Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient delivery of program and departmental objectives.
Schedule and monitor social media campaigns using platforms such as Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, or Buffer.
Coordinate operational processes, including inventory management, procurement, vendor communications, logistics planning, budget tracking, documentation, and administrative record-keeping.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in operations, event coordination, community engagement, partnership development, program administration, outreach, marketing, or a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including conferences, career fairs, trade expos, networking events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
Experience in outreach, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement, including working with employers, industry partners, community organizations, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
Experience supporting partnership and sponsorship activities, including benefit fulfillment, stakeholder stewardship, and renewal efforts.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting sponsorship and partnership metrics, including audience reach, employer engagement, attendee participation, brand exposure, recruitment outcomes, and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
Knowledge of partnership valuation and impact-measurement methodologies, including brand visibility, audience engagement, in-kind contributions, event participation, community impact, and return on investment (ROI).
Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and stakeholder communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, CRM systems, databases, event registration platforms, survey tools, and virtual event platforms.
Familiarity with social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and content management systems.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify operational needs, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events, outreach activities, and organizational initiatives.
Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

Skills

Event planning
Community engagement
Operational skills
Interpersonal skills
Partnership development
Microsoft 365
CRM systems
Event registration platforms
Survey tools
Virtual event platforms
Social media platforms
Digital marketing tools
Content management systems

Location

791 St. Clair Avenue West (Temporary Location:1655 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M6P 3S9)

Work Type

Contract
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in operations, event coordination, community engagement, partnership development, program administration, outreach, marketing, or a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Community Development, Hospitality, or a related discipline.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Salary/Compensations

$29.14

About the Company

Skills for Change is working towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for innovation.
Our organization is committed to reducing poverty, improve mental health, eliminating gender-based violence, building community, eradicating systemic racism, and settling and creating sustainable communities for all immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities.
Skills for Change is a leading non-profit organization serving immigrants and refugees in Canada.
Our mission is to build welcoming and equitable communities.
Skills for Change is known for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment.
We create skills development opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community.
Our Agency has played a major role in uplifting immigrant and equity-seeking communities for 40 years.
As one of the leading holistic service providers in our sector, Skills for Change offers more than 25 programs and services, and annually serves 16,000 people who are newcomers, immigrants, and equity-seeking groups in services around employment, integration, mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.
Skills for Change believes that our brand recognition can create collective impact to create meaningful change for immigrants , refugees and underserved communities.

Equal Opportunity

As part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, racial justice, and reconciliation, Skills for Change encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, Racialized, and other under-represented communities.
Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
This document is available in an alternate format on request.