Special Events Director - Board Position

- Attend monthly board meetings, annual general meeting, and other meetings as directed by the board
- Attend all events run by the club/board as a volunteer
- Prepare and manage an annual budget for Special Events
- Work closely with Fundraising Director to promote sponsorship opportunities related with fundraising events
- Organize and supervise special events
- Come up with unusual or clever event ideas that will appeal to the VG community
- Negotiate vendor contracts such as food vendors, fireworks suppliers, carnival rides, magicians, musicians, etc.
- Recruit staff and volunteers to help with the event
- Ensure all licenses and permits are secured (ex. liquor, noise, firework permits, etc.)
- Prepare post-event report for Board of Directors
- Prepare personalized thank you notes to participating event sponsors

- Strong communication and cooperation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a budget
- Experience working with others
- All experience is appreciated, but we will train and support as needed.

Skills gained include: learning to collaborate within a group dynamic, holding a board of directors seat, developing leadership skills, and experience in team management and team cooperation.

Time commitment varies. Some daytime correspondence calls may be made/taken. Emails can be handled evenings and weekends. Will be required to attend monthly board meetings and are expected to attend club initiated events.

• Online Application Form Below
• Email: vgcc@shaw.ca (Include Opportunity ID)