event marketing specialist

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Research and design special events programs
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Inspect and select sites
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
• Assist in site selection and attend to related details
• Assist in budget preparation
• Manage Event Logistics
• Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team
• Administer revenues and expenditures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Photoshop
• InDesign
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MailChimp

Area of work experience

• Special events
• Marketing

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)