High Paying: event planner Needed in Canada by Jokers Theatre and Comedy Club 

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Consultation: Meet with clients to discuss event goals, budgets, and preferences, providing expert advice and recommendations.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective decisions while maintaining quality.
• Venue Selection: Research and secure venues, negotiating contracts and overseeing venue logistics.
• Vendor Coordination: Source and liaise with vendors, including caterers, decorators, audio-visual teams, and entertainment, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Event Design and Theme Development: Create event concepts and designs that align with client expectations and themes.
• Logistics Management: Oversee event logistics, including timelines, schedules, and on-site coordination to ensure smooth execution.
• Marketing and Promotion: Develop marketing materials and promotional strategies to attract attendees when applicable.
• On-Site Management: Supervise events on the day, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Tasks

• Administer revenues and expenditures
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Develop financial procedures
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Assist in site selection and attend to related details
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Organized
• Time management

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in event planning or coordination is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with event management software and tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Certifications: Certification in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP) is a plus.

Working Conditions: Work may involve long hours, including evenings and weekends, especially during events. The role often requires being on-site during events, which can include physical activities such as lifting equipment and setting up venues.