Events and AV Coordinator
Events and AV Coordinator
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The Opportunity
Position: Events and AV Coordinator
Department: Events Acadia
Position Type: 12-month Limited Term Contract Full-time
Date Posted: June 10 2025
Application Deadline: June 23 2025 at 11:59 pm
Competition #: 25-20-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $57300 - $67400.
What youll do
Responsibilities
This opportunity is a 12-month term position which may be subject to renewal with the possibility of permanency.
Acadia is seeking an Event & AV Coordinator to join our Events Acadia department. This position combines the responsibilities of event planning with the technical coordination of audio/visual services supporting a wide range of events and activities across Acadias campus.
As a member of our Events Acadia department youll get to work on a variety of exciting events of all sizes and play a role in the social cultural and economic development in our community. Events Acadia has played a leading role in CFLs Touchdown Atlantic Harlem Globetrotters performances Nova Scotia Music Week several arena concerts and productions the upcoming Canadian Curling Pre-Trials and more! At Events Acadia we have a passion for creating memorable event experiences for all. Youll be joining a team of doers and dreamers.
In this role you will plan and deliver events for both internal departments and external clients serving as the main contact from initial consultation to post-event wrap-up. Youll coordinate logistics liaise with campus and external service providers and ensure events such as meetings conferences and performances run smoothly and meet university and regulatory standards.
Youll also manage all audio/visual needs including setup and operation of equipment like speakers microphones projectors and lighting. This includes performing technical checks resolving issues on-site sourcing external technical assistance and arranging rentals for equipment not available in-house.
This is a hands-on and administrative position requiring strong organizational coordination and technical skills along with a client-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills. Youll work closely with academic departments student groups external partners and service providers to help deliver high-quality events that reflect Acadias values and standards.
If youre proactive resourceful and experienced in both event planning and AV support we encourage you to apply and join our vibrant campus community.
What youll need
Qualifications
- An associate or bachelors degree in business hospitality management audio visual technology or a related field.
- Possession of valid Fall Arrest Training Certification is considered an asset.
- Experience in special event planning and/or AV technical support in a professional setting.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of AV systems and troubleshooting.
- Comfort with physical work related to equipment setup and takedown.
- Willing and able to work evenings and weekends on-site as required for event management.
For further information or to request a detailed job description please contact Keilani Tupper at emailprotected
A little bit about us
Acadia University
Acadia University located in Mikmaki the ancestral territory of the Mikmaq nation is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For over 185 years Acadia has been providing students with a learning environment that ensures they have every opportunity to succeed in life. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadias faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a commitment to provide our students with a high quality post-secondary education. As a staff member you will be part of this transformational educational experience where innovation is encouraged and your ideas are welcomed.
Acadia University is located only one hour from the city of Halifax in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Town of Wolfville. Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle outstanding recreational opportunities internationally acclaimed restaurants a healthy economy and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. Its a place that people love to live and those who do not live here love to visit.
To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice please visit our website at .
Are you interested
Work With Us
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity click on the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people African Nova Scotians persons with disabilities visible minorities women and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups and who wish to have the application considered as such are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities including accommodation that takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process please contact emailprotected
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
