Event Coordinator

St. Catharines Downtown Association

Wage: $22 to $26 per hour

Hours: 25 per week

Qualifications & Skills: 

•  Post-secondary education in event planning, communications, marketing, or a related
  field
•  Event coordination experience (community, non-profit, or municipal an asset)
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•  Experience with grants and sponsorships preferred
•  Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Duties: 

Event Planning & Execution 

• •  Coordinate downtown events from concept to completion
  •  Develop timelines, site plans, run-of-show documents, and post-event evaluations
  •  Coordinate vendors, performers, volunteers, and suppliers
  •  Ensure events support and align with downtown businesses

Permits, Safety & Operations 

• •  Lead permit applications and approvals
  •  Work with Fire, By-law, and other authorities to ensure compliance
  •  Develop site layouts, safety plans, and operational requirements

Marketing Support 

• •  Support event marketing and promotional timelines
  •  Assist with content creation (email, social media, listings, signage)
  •  Ensure events are well-promoted and aligned with SCDA marketing efforts

Grants, Sponsorships & Revenue 

• •  Research, write, and manage event-related grant applications
  •  Support sponsorship outreach and partner relationships
  •  Track sponsorship deliverables and reporting requirements
  •  Contribute to revenue growth tied to events

Committees & Partnerships

• •  Support and help lead event committees
  •  Work collaboratively with businesses, community groups, and cultural partners
  •   Assist with volunteer coordination and community outreach

Other Duties

• •  Event-day coordination and troubleshooting
  •  Other related duties as assigned

Bill 149 – Disclosure of AI use in the hiring process: No, AI is not being used.

How to Apply: Please send applications to Kat Dodge at kat@mydowntown.ca with your resume. Please reference the job title in the subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.