Music Nova Scotia - JCP Program - Conference Coordinator
Music Nova Scotia Job Opportunities - JCP Program | musicnovascotia.ca
Job Title: Conference Coordinator Location: Halifax, NS Hours: 7 months – 37.5 hours weekly, with some evenings and weekends
Job Description: The Conference Coordinator will provide support for the conference component of Nova Scotia Music Week 2017. Under the supervision and direction of the Event Manager and the Executive Director, the Conference Coordinator will work independently, and will liaise with the committee members and stakeholders to deliver the project. This person's main focus will be managing the volunteer base, coordinating delegate registration for NSMW.
Primary duties:
Assist in the coordination of NSMW conference seminars and workshops
Manage volunteer scheduling (100+ volunteers)
Oversee volunteer intake and liaise with the local Host Committee Volunteer Coordinator
Maintain accurate registration, contact and transportation databases
Coordinate registration campaigns
Monitor event registration
Set up, operate, and supervise the registration desk onsite
Conduct and enter data from evaluations from conference participants
Additional duties:
Adhere to the project's critical path and update it weekly
Prepare registration reports as requested
As requested, attend project activities and respond to any conference inquiries onsite during the events
Provide assistance in the distribution of NSMW promotional materials prior to and onsite
Contribute to the project's final report
Instruct volunteers for any conference related activities
Attend all professional development educational workshops Music Nova Scotia produces during employment period
Required Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Strong literacy skills (reading/writing/comprehension/spelling & grammar)
Strong proficiency in Excel, Word
Strong interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution
Recommended Qualifications:
Event/conference production/management experience
Experience in human resources or hospitality
Mac OS X experience
Google Apps (Gmail, Drive) experience
Music industry experience
Nonprofit experience
Ability to work well in groups
Comfort in a fast-paced environment
Apply through application link only, please attach BOTH your cover letter and resume when applying.
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