Job Description

About Us

Campbell River Hospice Society provides compassionate care and support to individuals and families facing grief, loss, and end-of-life. Each year, our core fundraising events play a vital role in sustaining our programs and ensuring no one in our community has to face these challenges alone.

Position Overview

We are seeking a

Contract Event Coordinator

to manage, coordinate, and take responsibility for two of our core fundraising events each year. This is an as-needed contract position, ideal for someone with strong organizational and event management experience who wants to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of two major annual fundraising events. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and event committees to ensure smooth delivery. Manage all event logistics including venues, permits, vendors, decor, entertainment, catering, and rentals. Oversee exsisting event budgets, timelines, and task lists. Support sponsorship, donor, and community partner engagement. Recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteers. Work with volunteer event committees Ensure all event-day operations run smoothly, including set-up, guest experience, and tear-down. Prepare post-event evaluations and reports.

Qualifications

Proven experience in event planning and coordination (nonprofit experience an asset). Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent computer skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Experience working with volunteers and community partners. Flexible and able to adapt in fast-paced situations. Available on a contract basis with peak hours leading up to and during events.

Contract Details

Contract, as needed (focused on two core fundraising events per year). Compensation: commensurate with experience. Flexible hours with some remote planning and required on-site presence for meetings and events.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $25.00-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 16 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Event Planning : 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Campbell River, BC (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Campbell River, BC