Event Coordinator, Part Time (NCSY Canada)

NCSY and Torah High, Canada’s premier national outreach and education organizations for Jewish youth, are currently seeking to hire a part-time Event Coordinator who will be responsible for administrative tasks associated with the planning, preparation, and execution of events.
This role reports to the Director of Events & Operations.
The ideal candidate has excellent organization, detail-orientation and communications skills with the proven ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:

● Data entry of event registrants and journal ads into spreadsheets in a timely and accurate manner

● Execution of any required follow up, reporting and analysis

● Active participant and collaborator for the planning of events which involves meeting coordinating and preparation as well as the distribution of event materials

● Tracking all journal ad submissions, artwork, content for graphic designer including proof reading each draft up until final event journal is complete ● Coordination of event volunteers including schedule creation and on-site execution

● Prepare registration lists, seating charts, and name badges when needed

● Drive new project opportunities as directed by the CEO

● Create and manage budgets for special projects

● Collaboration on Marketing for each project

● Other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

● Two (2) years of experience in events planning

● Experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred

● Prior experience working in a Jewish organization is an asset

Required Skills & Job Knowledge:

● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel is required

● Strong administrative and organization skills as well as being detail oriented

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Strong analytical, problem solving skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet various deadlines

● Ability to attend events outside of standard business hours – in the evenings and weekends

● Ability to work independently, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-motivated

Our Mission:
NCSY Canada is dedicated to ensuring the future of the Jewish people. We secure that future through building relationships with Jewish teens; increasing Jewish literacy by teaching them about their heritage and traditions; establishing lifelong connections to the Jewish people and Israel; and enhancing Jewish teens’ growth in Judaism.

About Us:
NCSY is the youth movement of the Orthodox Union. NCSY spans North America, Chile and Israel, connecting to tens of thousands of teens on a weekly basis in its mission: To connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.
NCSY’s programs focus on Jewish teens in public school with limited Jewish affiliation. NCSY connects with teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY inspires teens through informal Jewish education, retreats and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of the Jewish community and instruments for positive change and renewal.
NCSY Canada is headquartered in Toronto, with branch offices in Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver, and programs serving smaller Jewish communities.