NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR –

Job Title: NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Competition number: J1224-0444
Department: Development
Status: Full-Time, Continuing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Annual/hourly salary: $51,000 – $63,700 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: January 12, 2025Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety – and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and AccessibilityWe are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees’ well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.About the National Arts Centre Foundation
The National Arts Centre Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre’s work in performance, creation, and learning across Canada. Founded in 2000 as a separate legal entity, the Foundation has raised over $170 million to date and is currently in a $100M comprehensive campaign to support the revitalization of the performing arts across the country. With a staff team of 18, along with an active Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet, the Foundation has a donor base of over 6,000 and raises $7M-$10M annually.Key activities:
The National Events Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the National Events team by coordinating and executing a variety of corporate and NAC Foundation-related events. This position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless planning and execution of events, from inception to completion. The coordinator will organize all logistics, maintain high standards of quality and professionalism, and provide administrative support to the team.Specific duties may include the following:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of various events, including corporate hosting, sponsor and donor engagement, and other events as required.
• Work with the marketing team to identify creative assets for invitations.
• Draft invitations and secure bilingual content for approval.
• Source, develop, and format guest lists and monitor invitation response rates.
• Coordinate specific aspects of event logistics, such as seating plans, scenario planning, food and beverage, and technical requirements.
• Provide on-site coordination during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and addressing any issues that arise.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and keep them informed throughout the planning process.
• Perform regular updates to the Master VIP Guest List and ensure consistent formatting throughout.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and post-event evaluations.

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.As part of NAC’s interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Background Check as a condition of employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers.
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