AFRIFEST
Event coordinator
Posted on May 31, 2026 by Employer detailsAFRIFEST
Job details
- LocationDartmouth, NSB2W 6E7
- Work locationOn site
- Salary18.00 to 19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employmentTerm or contractFull time
- Day
- Starts as early as 2026-07-06End date: 2026-08-06
- vacancies1 vacancy
- SourceJob Bank #3588084
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Associations and non profit organizations
- Arts and culture
- Festival
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Develop and monitor emergency security plans
- Develop media strategies and public relations activities
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
- Solicit event donors
- Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Google Docs
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Publisher
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
- Conference and meeting planning companies
- Resort
- Sports and entertainment facilities
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Computer
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Resourcefulness
- Ability to multitask
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
Advertised until
2026-06-14
To apply for this job email your details to george.mbamalu@dal.ca