• Proactively identify and manage new event opportunities and facility rentals,
• Establish working relationships with individuals and corporations that translate to increased revenues, support and awareness of the museum, and public programs and activities;
• Plan, organize, and conduct special events;
• Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers;
• Maintain a recognition program for volunteers;
• Assist the Communications and Marketing Manager to communicate with volunteers;
• Work with volunteers and staff to plan and execute fundraising programs and events;
• Recruit, train, and manage special events volunteers;
• Work with volunteers to enhance the front of house visitor experience;
• Directly engage with customers and stakeholders on social media and digital channels;
• Patrol the internet and personally witness what people say about the museums;
• Conduct online surveys;
• Plan, develop and manage sponsorships for Foundation undertakings;
• Network with businesses to find new special events opportunities;

• Further develop email lists to expand distribution of an eNewsletter;
• Update eNewsletters, posters, and handout templates;
• Work with volunteers and staff to develop and manage a strong individual corporate membership development program;
• Proofread promotional materials;
• Champion the museum as one of the best attractions in Calgary;
• Help develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with related organizations;
• Utilize a contact database and assist with contact management;
• Assist with planning and executing a lecture series;
• Assist the Communications and Marketing Manager with various tasks as they arise;
• Provide assistance with other communications functions as needed;

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in events
• Familiarity in not-for-profit environments an asset
• Some post-secondary education in a related field;
• Knowledge of operation of office equipment;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, competency in Adobe Creative Suite;
• Experience with database management;
• Social Media experience;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Energetic and physically capable of setting up and tearing down events;
• Contacts and relationships in the events and corporate community;

Salary commensurate with experience. No phone calls please.

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