Event Coordinator

ORGANIZATION:
The Polygon Gallery

DEADLINE:
January 7

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Polygon Gallery invites applicants for a part-time position of Event Coordinator.

WEBSITE:
http://thepolygon.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Polygon Gallery invites applicants for a part-time position of Event Coordinator. Reporting to the Venue Rentals Manager, the Event Coordinator will be an important member of the Venue Rentals team, assisting with both the coordination and execution of internal and external events at the Gallery.

This is a 32-hour-per-week role that requires flexible hours, physical lifting, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful applicant will have a minimum of two years of experience in event management, venue rentals, or catering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct site visits with new clients

  • Answer email and telephone inquiries from potential clients

  • Schedule event liaisons for each event

  • Maintain and update the contact database

  • Manage photos and Instagram posts

  • Enter event details into Reserve Interactive software

  • Assist in planning internal and external events in accordance with Gallery venue policies

  • Communicate professionally with clients, event planners, and vendors

  • Complete other administrative tasks as required

  • Coordinate set-up and strike of event spaces according to floor plans

  • Ensure all Polygon Gallery event guidelines and policies are followed

  • Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded during event execution

  • Complete required information in the Event Log following each event and adhere to the Event Checklist provided by the Venue Rentals Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong writing skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

  • Capacity to work on multiple events simultaneously

  • Experience working in a cultural environment and knowledge of the visual arts is an asset, but not required

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Sarah Roa Watson, Venue Rentals Manager, at hiring@thepolygon.ca. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline to apply is January 7.

REMUNERATION:
$40,000–$45,000 per year for this part-time position of 32 hours per week

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