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 2026 Burnaby Pride event. 

Job Description

 With the Pride Coordinator, the Pride Planner:

• Recruits, screens, trains and assigns volunteers
• 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 liaise with City partners to ensure needs are met.
• 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.
• With City partners, 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.
• 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 
• 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 Program Director

Hours & Pay rate:  

This is a fixed-term position

35 hours per week – June 1th to July 31st, 2026

Rate of pay $23.39/per hour

Deadline:  until position is filled