Operations Coordinator
Posted on: April 8, 2013Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society
The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.
DESCRIPTIONThe successful applicant(s) will coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into our events. The applicant will also work to organize a network of "Accessibility Viewing Areas" along the Pride Parade to ensure seniors with mobility issues have priority seating and are not prevented from celebrating Pride due to disabilities. The successful applicant(s) will also be the Vancouver Pride project lead on three Official Events targeted at seniors, youth and the trans communities to create a more accessible festival.
Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into all Official VPS events.
• Coordinate VPS Accessibility Viewing Areas along the Parade route
• Act as project lead on three Official VPS events.
• Manage all affairs in a manner consistent with the VPS Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate miscellaneous aspects of Official VPS events and fundraisers related to this portfolio.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program with at least two years of related study or equivalent experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in event management will be an asset.
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience.
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca
Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.
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