Coordinator, Events and Activations

Job Description Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our mandate is to position Calgary for long term economic success, through the expansion, retention and attraction of companies, capital and talent. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world.

We are passionate about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story - a place of blue sky thinking and unexpected opportunities. Job Summary As a part of Calgary Economic Development’s Brand, Marketing & Activations team , the Coordinator, Events & Activations works with internal clients, external vendors and the marketing and communications team to support the planning and execution of events and sponsorships promoting Calgary as the location of choice for business, investment and talent, and CED as a leading economic development agency. Note : This is a full-time contract role.

Key

Support the planning and execution of CED’s annual signature events including Report to the Community and Economic Outlook. Support other events and activations such as, but not limited to, conferences, sponsorships, announcements and internal events in close collaboration with teams across the organization. Support project plans with internal clients to achieve desired outcomes.

Work with external vendors to secure venues, book AV and catering, and other logistics as required. Utilize ev