Burnaby Pride was founded in 2018 to honour, celebrate and educate about 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby.  We are looking for an energetic and committed Event Coordinator to work with our committee to plan, produce and implement the 2025 Burnaby Pride event. 

Job Description: 

 With the Pride Coordinator, the Pride Planner:

• Recruits, screens, trains and assigns volunteers
• Books venues for the events
• Books vendors and resource booths for the event (including food trucks etc.)
• Recruits, vets and books entertainment for events (including contracting and marketing information)
• Works with booked entertainment to assess production needs and ensure appropriate equipment is present.
• Assists committee members with social media management
• Programs and runs 1-2 pre-pride events (workshops, talks, etc.)
• Prepares and implements advertising and promotion of events.  Works with volunteers to ensure distribution of promotional materials across the city
• Ensures that information booth is managed throughout the pride events.
• Assesses logistical needs and determines necessary supplies and equipment and ensures all is in place for events.
• Works with committee to facilitate sub-committees
• Sets-up and takes down event supplies.
• Recruits financial and in-kind sponsors and prepares event and other recognition.
• Works within budget limits and manages invoices.
• Develops and implements an accessibility plan for the all events (including ASL, Mobility, etc.).
• Works in cooperation with staff and volunteers to implement and evaluate events.
• Writes a final report outlining their work and recommendations for future Pride events. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience with event management
• Meets Canada Jobs criteria – must be under 30yrs of age
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Post-secondary education in event management or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for working with and celebrating the 2SLBGTQIA+ community
• Proven ability to incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion frameworks such as de-colonial practice, anti-oppression/anti-racism, intersectionality, and disability justice into all aspects of event coordination
• Proven ability to work effectively with a broad range of diverse community and public partners. 
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace
• Proficient with computer programs, including Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom)
• Preference for member of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community
• Experience managing and supporting volunteers
• Experience managing budgets 

Other Details: 

• BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply
• Requires occasional evening and weekend work 

Reporting: 

The Pride Planner position will be hosted by Burnaby Neighbourhood House and report to the Pride Coordinator 

Hours & Pay rate:  

This is a fixed-term position

35 hours per week – June 9th to August 1st, 2025

Rate of pay $23.39/per hour 

Deadline:  until position is filled 

Thank you for your interest in this position, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.