Event Coordinator

Working with Roots 2 STEM means you will be part of one of the most unique STEM facilities in the Canada. You will be working to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education in a children’s Engineering Expo.

Event Coordinator Volunteer Description

The event coordinator will develop and implement a strategy to introduce and coordinate the Engineering Expo event with schools in the Calgary area. He/she will promote the event, engage the public, increase student participation and develop corporate partnerships. The event coordinator will directly contribute to increasing awareness of Roots 2 STEM and the engineering expo event.

Duties and Responsibilities

The event coordinator will:

• Build strong relationships with an integrated portfolio of students, partners, and sponsors
• Create and execute strategies for participant identification, cultivation, and solicitation
• Coordinate the Maker Faire and Fundraising events and activities with participants
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of event initiatives at Roots 2 STEM
• Demonstrate the highest standards of professional ethics and practice
• Participate in event coordination strategy with Roots 2 STEM staff members
• Build and manage participant contact history with database
• Keep current with emerging development issues and strategies
• Develop a social media strategy to support the organization’s event

Qualifications

• Experience using key social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Linkedin)
• Strong writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to use online tools to engage members, donors, and corporate partners
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and creative
• Works well independently and has teamwork abilities
• Able to problem solved effectively and strong communication skills
• Fluency in English.