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Division: Foundations

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Number of Positions: 1

About the Position:

The Events Supervisor is responsible for the strategic planning, marketing, promotion and execution of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundations three annual signature events: Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala, Walk with the Dragon, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Charity Golf Tournament.  This position also supports the team with additional event needs.  The Events Supervisor will coordinate the work of event workers (contractors) and volunteers and will work collaboratively with the Senior Manager to develop

Reports to: Senior Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Overarching responsibilities 

• Develops strategies for existing events while planning new events and initiatives that complements S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation’s strategic plan and direction 

• Develops and executes a holistic marketing plan to increase fundraising and event awareness 

• Develops and conducts pre and post event analyses to measure the effectiveness of event execution 

• Develops request of interest and grant application 

• Other related duties as instructed by the Senior Manager 

Event Management 

• Develops and supports the planning, production, implementation, evaluation and reporting activities for the Foundation’s events 

• Engages and liaises with events’ committees to ensure events are delivered in a quality that grows the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. brand reputation and maximizes revenue generation 

• Collaborates with the Senior Manager in developing and implementing special donor cultivation and stewardship events 

• Attracts, screens, and coordinates the work of event workers(contractors) and volunteers 

• Oversees and manages activities during events, including, but not limited to, staging, volunteer management, audio-visual production, and silent/live auctions 

• Assists and supports the team in developing a marketing plan that effectively promotes the organization’s events, programs, and services 

• Oversees the execution of event sponsorship activation 
• Supports the development of sponsorship fulfillment reports and conducts fulfillment meetings with sponsors

Education, Training and Experience:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in fundraising, event planning, marketing and/or related discipline 

• Minimum of three years of experience managing fundraising events and activities 

• Experience in event staff (contractors) / volunteer coordination and leadership 

• Experience in marketing and fundraising is an asset 

• Knowledge of technology and terminology relating to event hosting 

• Knowledge of event evaluation 

• Knowledge of event financial management 

• Knowledge of Donor Perfect is preferred and other fundraising databases is an asset

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Second language knowledge is an asset 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills 

• Excellent leadership capabilities 

• Excellent resource, time management, and organizational skills 

• Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based applications (e.g. MS Teams and Zoom) 

• Ability to design, plan, and execute events 

• Ability to develop and adhere to event budgets 

• Ability to connect, engage, and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners 

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team 

• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy

Additional Information:

• Criminal Record Check Required 

• Ability to work on evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to travel to other S.U.C.C.E.S.S. service locations in Greater Vancouver
• Ability to travel to event locations in Greater Vancouver

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!

Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:

• paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
• additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
• 3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
• company-funded pension (GRRSP)
• extended health & dental plan
• employee & family assistance programs
• access to wellness programs (such as subscription to Headspace), and more

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.