Coordinator, Events

The Opportunity

• Core Function Support: Provide administrative support for external event clients, including booking confirmations, catering, security, and staff liaison.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for startup founders, corporate partners, vendors, and event attendees to ensure their requirements are fully realized.
• Strategic Execution: Build Banquet and Event Orders (BEOs) in Momentus, ensuring details are ready for operations/execution staff handoff.
• Asset & Resource Management: Manage event bookings across internal systems, the YYC Tech Community Event Calendar, and Innovation Centre displays; compile monthly event metrics.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales Coordinator to ensure a seamless client handoff and contribute to the refinement of event processes.
• The Platform Way: Participate in Platform’s ongoing Continuous Improvement initiatives and embrace our "All Hands" values by assisting with internal events and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary education in event management or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in event management/coordination.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Momentus) and Google Workspace.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on being a polished representative of Platform Calgary.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and see tasks through from planning to execution.

What We Are Looking For

• Community-First Mindset: You are energized by the tech ecosystem and are eager to help others build meaningful connections within our community.
• Bias for Action: You are execution-focused and take initiative. You enjoy solving problems independently and seeing tasks through to completion.
• Adaptability & Judgment: You can navigate ambiguity and fast-paced environments with ease, applying sound judgment to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative Professionalism: You work effectively across different working styles and departments, maintaining a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
• Continuous Improvement: You don't just follow processes, you look for ways to make them better. You are a forward-thinker who anticipates needs before they arise.

• A Unique Place to Work: The Platform Innovation Centre is the front door to Calgary’s tech and innovation community, home to 100+ partners dedicated to helping companies start, grow, and succeed.
• Innovation & Growth: Work in a space that encourages new ideas, professional development, and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer an excellent compensation package including group and executive benefits starting on day one, RRSP matching, plenty of time off, hybrid work opportunities, a cellular allowance, and on-site parking.

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