Assistant Events Coordinator - Buskers and Outdoor Spaces

Job Requisition ID: 11871  

Position Status: Temporary Full Time 

Position Type: On-Site 

Office Location: Vancouver (BC) 

Language Designation: English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 

Travel Requirement: Travel not required 

 Salary Range: Our salaries range from $53132.54 to $56084.35 and are based on qualifications and experience.

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government.  Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world." 

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity.  Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

You want to know more about Granville Island?  Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one. 
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Grandville Island team, in the Assistant Events Coordinator – Buskers and Outdoor Spaces position, where you will work with the Public Affairs and Programming department on Granville Island to coordinate the Granville Island Busking Program and maximize public use and enjoyment of Granville Island’s outdoor public spaces. 

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

The schedule for this position is Sunday to Thursday. Work is also required on occasional evenings and holidays.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage outdoor spaces and coordinate their usage with buskers, community groups, schools, private functions, events and performances. 
• Answer queries, take bookings and disseminate information to members of the public booking spaces for weddings, celebrations and school performances.
• Assist with programming new and enhanced public spaces to meet specified objectives and in accordance with planned schedules and budgets.                                   
• Communicate with stakeholders (Granville Island staff, businesses, security, traffic control, visitors and outdoor space users) to ensure smooth delivery of programming in outdoor spaces.
• Maintain, administer and review the Busking Program regulations and update and maintain the website granvilleislandbuskers.com.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of the busking program to ensure adherence to regulations and by-laws and reflection of the Granville Island mission statement and implementing improvements.
• Liaise with and provide back-up/relief for the Volunteer Coordinator.

What you should have: 

• A post-secondary education in Event Management, Planning, Performing Arts or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event organization. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork and organizational skills and ability to maintain strong business and community relationships.  
• The ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and in an environment with numerous interruptions and act with diplomacy when collaborating with diverse groups.  
• The ability to initiate and follow through on assignments with attention to detail.  
• The ability to analyze, organize and present information alongside identifying the opportunity to streamline processes.                                                 
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• The ability to work a non-standard work week.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience working with musicians, street performers and/or other performance artists. 
• Experience managing a busking program and knowledge of the international busking world. 
• Technical skills to update website information. 

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!