Event Coordinator, Event Experience Team - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Company DescriptionAt Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.Job DescriptionThe Event Experience Team Coordinator will provide support in a variety of areas throughout the event planning and execution journey. The Coordinator will be assigned tasks and projects across a range of client events with regular guidance and consultation with the Event Specialist and Event Manager of EXT. As a support to all major programming within the assigned channel, the Coordinator will work on multiple overlapping programs against tier 1 sports properties. The Coordinator will be leaned upon to help deliver a unique experience that meets the client’s needs, delivers against brand positioning and creates extraordinary moments for Fans, Employees, Partners and Clients.MAIN DELIVERABLESEVENT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Participate through the EXT briefing process being able to be part of a team responsible for brilliant briefs and great outcomes.
• Act as part of a team with the EXT Specialist and Manager to help develop and deliver the execution of event experiences.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments based on core working group tasks assigned by the project manager.
• Participate in client relationships to help deliver on the client KPIs.
• Effectively work with various vendors to ensure goods are received on appropriate timelines and process key documentation.
• Effectively track budget elements passed along to the coordinator from the Specialist or Manager to ensure budgets delivered on target.
• Contribute to the build and delivery of post reports to the Specialist and Manager.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Contribute to the current assigned client group in accordance with the strategy of the client.
• Help maintain relationships with clients, vendors, partners, volunteers and other parties.

DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with part time staff to develop a trusted base of individuals that can be relied upon to execute EXT events with the same understanding and dedication to creating Brilliant Moments.
• Contribute to relationships with key clients, vendors and partners to deliver best in class customer service.
• Provide advice and consult within MLSE departments to promote key characteristics of EXT.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Track any assigned budget management needs on a per project basis, focusing on delivering on target spends.

QualificationsNote: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in a related field or a certificate/diploma in Event Management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in event management with a focus on special event planning & execution.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, decision making and proven time management skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects with various timelines, as well as competing and changing priorities.
• A self-starter with a mature, professional attitude and presence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Stay up to date on industry trends, contributing to the team raising the bar on every event created.
• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to listen and understand direction while communicating effectively.
• Proficient in office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Flexible on scheduling, with travel, working nights/weekends and or holidays.

Additional InformationApply by: October 25, 2022We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.Quick Apply

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