delivery driver
Vancouver, BC
CA$63,000/yearly
Permanent employment Full time
About the role
<p>ABOUT US The Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia is the leading professional association for lawyers, judges and law students with 40,000 members nationally, and over 8,000 in B.C. We connect our members to the people, knowledge and skills they need to successfully practice law.</p><p>Our work is expressed through community building, advocacy, learning and development, and professional initiatives that strengthen the legal profession. Learn more at  cbabc.org .  Come join our team of passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to serving our members and supporting our volunteers.</p><p>If you like a fast-paced environment and a variety of projects, this could be the place for you!  POSITION OVERVIEW  We are seeking a full-time, permanent Events Coordinator to provide planning, project management and on-site execution for a variety of significant community-building events such as dinners and receptions for groups ranging in size from 50 to 400.  The Events Coordinator provides similar support for conferences.   Reporting to the Manager, Conferences & Events, and working closely with Member Services, Marketing & Communications and Finance, this is an ideal role for someone who can manage with precision and detail in a fast-paced, professional setting.</p><p>This is a hybrid position, with minimum 3 days per week on-site at our downtown Vancouver office.</p><p>Occasional evening and weekend work is required.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Event Management  Plan and execute events from end-to-end, including creating event briefs, workback plans, run-of-show, speaking notes, registration tracking, post-event evaluations, periodic status reports to stakeholders, and financial reconciliation.   Own on-site execution from setup to teardown, managing risk and resolving issues in real time.   Coordinate venues, catering, AV, speakers, volunteers, sponsors and external partner organizations.  Ensure all meetings meet accessibility, inclusion, health & safety and insurance requirements.   Financial Management, Logistics, and Member Support  Build detailed event budgets and track actuals against plan.   Negotiate contracts with suppliers and venues  Manage registration systems and attendee communications  Prepares and distributes event notices, materials and surveys to registrants.   Coordinate speaker and guest travel and accommodation, when required.  EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS  At least two years of experience in event planning or coordination, preferably within a professional association.  Certificate in Event Management or related work experience.   Solid understanding of office administration, budgeting, accounting principles and data management  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and database/registration systems  Experience using and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment (e.g., projectors, audio mixers, microphones) is an asset  Basic HTML knowledge is an asset  Strong project management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with volunteers and stakeholders  Excellent customer service, including volunteer coordination and strong venue relationship management  Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize effectively  Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines  Works both independently and collaboratively in team environments  Adaptable, flexible and able to perform well under pressure  Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and o