Help with the stages to plan, execute, and deliver on CMHA events including event agenda, site preparation, catering, registration, entertainment, and marketing materials
Consider potential risks to the successful execution of the event; proactively develop contingency plans when required
Assist with the annual United Way Greater Toronto campaign through the development of new ideas, planning, and execution
Investigate new ways to lower event costs of events
Assist in facilitating CMHA fundraising activities, including tracking and post-grant reporting
Facilitate plans for securing corporate sponsorships for ongoing activities and events
Help design and implement stewardship and recognition strategies which will ensure all donors receive correspondence, reports and updates in a timely manner
Help edit, and coordinate submissions of fund development and grant writing initiatives including assisting with conceptualizing, designing, and preparing new program proposals and related reports, and writing and submitting grant proposals and funding applications
Other duties, as assigned

Current enrolled in a university/college student pursuing Events management or equivalent
Relevant full-scope event planning experience which includes planning, executing, and delivering on large scale, high attendee events
Experience working with non-profits or social services agencies an asset
Fundraising and donor relations experience is an asset
Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality
Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence
Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset
Ability to travel within and around Peel Region and Dufferin County
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Post Secondary Placement Student – Events Management

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