Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Travel: Frequent travel throughout BC required
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $57,000 plus expenses. Benefits offered after probationary period.
Are you an organized, energetic people-person who loves bringing events to life?
We’re looking for an
Events Manager to join our team and take the lead on planning, promoting and executing engaging community events across British Columbia. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people and doesn’t mind hitting the road!
What You’ll Do
- Plan, coordinate and execute community events, expos, career fairs and promotional events from start to finish.
- Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, exhibitors, sponsors and event logistics
- Build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, venues and community partners
- Oversee the Marketing Coordinator
- Develop creative ideas to increase attendance and engagement
- Coordinate event marketing across print, digital, social media and other promotional channels
- Oversee event setup, onsite operations and tear-down
- Act as the primary onsite contact for exhibitors, sponsors and event partners
- Travel to various communities throughout BC to manage events
- Troubleshoot issues quickly and ensure events run smoothly
- Track event results and provide post-event reporting and follow-up
- Work closely with sales, marketing, editorial and design teams to deliver successful events
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in event management, marketing, sales, hospitality or a related field is an asset
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Confident working with clients, vendors, sponsors and the public
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines at once
- Creative, energetic and solutions-oriented
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Google products
- A valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel
The Right Person Will Be
Organized. You can keep a dozen moving pieces on track.
People-focused. You enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
Resourceful. When something doesn’t go according to plan, you find a solution.
Energetic. You bring enthusiasm to every event and enjoy being part of the action.
Flexible. You’re comfortable travelling, working different schedules and adapting to changing event needs.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing events and media team
- Work on a variety of exciting community events throughout BC
- Meet businesses, community leaders and organizations across the province
- Enjoy a role that combines office work, relationship building and hands-on event management
- Opportunities to grow your skills in events, marketing and sales
- No two days are exactly the same!
Black Press Media is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Washington State, Alaska, and Hawaii. Over 1,500 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you love events, enjoy working with people and are ready to travel, we’d love to hear from you.
Email your resume and cover letter to Stephanie.rhodes@blackpress.ca.
