Timeframe: Mid-May to mid-July
Reports to: Festival Director and Assistant Festival Director

Commitment: 35 hrs per week approx, for 8 weeks. Hybrid of remote and in-person required. (For July 1 to 8, hours will be in person and longer hours)

Compensation $24/hr

Purpose: The Victoria Pride Society is seeking two exceptional Event Coordinators to help coordinate and execute Victoria Pride Festival events. Candidates must be eligible to work through the Canada summer jobs program (ages 15-30, and legally able to work in Canada). The successful candidate will report to the Festival Manager while being a part of a collaborative team of volunteers and contractors that is driven to deliver memorable and inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ events to the community in Greater Victoria.

Responsibilities: The Event Coordinator will work with Pride staff and volunteers to assist in the delivery of successful Victoria Pride Festival events, including:

• provide coordination support as required before and during Victoria Pride Festival events.
• work with the VPS team to implement plans, schedules, and event logistics with vendors, event organizers and community partners.
• coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistical needs as directed for events.
• coordinate on-site event set-up and tear-down, working with the Festival site supervisor to ensure load-in and load-out is seamless.
• communicate with event participants, partners and contractors to keep them informed.
• perform a variety of general administrative functions, as required

Qualifications:

• Be eligible under Canada Summer Jobs guidelines:
• Applicants MUST be between 18 – 30 years old and be Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens

Skills and Experience: The successful candidate should possess a diverse skill set that includes:

• Event coordination or event on-site knowledge or education
• Experience setting up logistics, schedules and run sheets.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Preference may be given to:

• Experience with event management and planning.
• Experience working for positive change within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities or equity-deserving communities.
• Applicants who are 2SLGBTQAI+.
• Applicants who are Indigenous, Black and/or otherwise racialized.
• Applicants with a disability.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants must be 15–30 years of age and a permanent Canadian resident, citizen, or refugee. This position will be full time, for eight weeks, starting in mid-May until mid-July 2023.

How to Apply:
Please email festival@victoriapridesocity.org with the job title in the subject line a description of why you would be interested in this role and what relevant skills you may bring. We thank everyone who applies.