Associate, Events and Logistics

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$70,056 - CA$82,418

About The Position

SickKids Foundation is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better. We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity. SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here. We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Associate, Events Logistics.

Requirements

A Community College Diploma or University Degree with a focus in fundraising, sales, event management or other applicable disciplines;
Minimum of 3-5 years of event management, event logistics experience and volunteer management;
Experience with budget management and vendor management;
Strong Project Management skills;
Experience with volunteer onboarding, volunteer trainings and on-site management of volunteers;
Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Highly organized and detail-oriented;
Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities;
Proactive problem solver and solution oriented;
Superior written and oral communication & presentation skills;
Display sound decision-making and judgment;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and flexibility;
Demonstrated strong client/customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Manager, Event Logistics and assists in the design and development of event programs;
Support the team with various facets of the event, which may include concept development and delivery, coordination of logistical tactics, execution and post-event reconciliation;
Support the development and management of a leading-edge volunteer program at SickKids Foundation that addresses the growing need for volunteer resources, while ensuring that volunteers are provided with best in-class onboarding and training;
Oversee the Volunteer Engagement Program and lead onsite management of volunteers at various events, post-event reporting and stewardship of volunteers;
Provide event management, execution and logistics for current and new signature fundraising events;
Support the project management of various facets of the event, which may include concept development and delivery, coordination of logistical tactics, execution and post-event reconciliation;
Build meaningful and effective relationships with event participants, vendors, volunteers and sponsors, providing excellent customer service at all time;
Responsible for data analysis and report building for the distribution of key success metrics to be shared with internal and external stakeholders (Core Team, Board, Senior Management Team)Work collaboratively with various Foundation Teams to build strong relationships to ensure a successful outcome of all events;
Generate, compile, and analyze reports to assist in the development of growth strategies for Volunteer Engagement;
Work in collaboration with various stakeholders to develop and manage event budgets which includes providing budgetary recommendations and identifying cost saving opportunities;
Negotiate with suppliers/vendors on best possible pricing, terms and values;
Support events lead with onsite execution of event logistics;
In collaboration with the Manager Events Logistics, continue to enhance the Volunteer Engagement program to ensure we are delivering a leading-edge program;
Assist with the implementation of a new volunteer database tracking system.