Events Coordinator
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
Organizational Summary
The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is salmon first salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. And we never do it alone working with Indigenous partners streamkeepers government agencies and fellow ENGOs the PSF undertakes research restoration initiatives and leadership in convening all those willing to help recover Pacific salmon. As People for Salmon were here to help ensure sustainable populations of Pacific salmon for generations to come.
Position Overview
The Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of PSFs overall event portfolio. This position provides end-to-end coordination for a wide range of events across the organization including conferences workshops summits meetings webinars galas government relations and other convening opportunities. The Events Coordinator contributes to the organizations strategic objectives related to strengthening PSFs reputation as a leader in convening and influencing as well as growing fundraising revenue.
What You Will Do
The key responsibilities of the Events Coordinator include:
- Support the planning organization and delivery of PSFs events portfolio with a special focus on event logistics.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define event objectives recommend formats and shape overall event plans.
- Develop and monitor event-specific workback timelines.
- Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure services are delivered in accordance with agreements; obtain and evaluate proposals as required.
- Create event marketing materials that align with brand standards and event themes. Support content development and audio/visual needs as required.
- Assist in budget tracking reporting payment processing and financial reconciliation.
- Provide administrative support related to donors sponsors partners volunteers and event attendees.
- Support on-site event logistics including run-of-show development setup execution and teardown; oversee volunteers and temporary staff; and address on-site issues to ensure a successful event and positive attendee experience.
- Collect feedback from attendees; assist with post-event analysis and reporting to identify successes and areas for improvement.
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in event management hospitality business or related field.
- One to two years of experience in a similar event coordination or support role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a positive solutions-oriented approach and a customer service attitude.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and professionally with donors partners and stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work cross-functionally and foster collaborative relationships.
- Experience using basic design tools (e.g. Canva) considered an asset.
- Willingness and availability to work outside of regular business hours (evenings and/or weekends) as required.
- Valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
What We Offer
- Mentorship and development: PSF is committed to lifelong learning. Team members benefit from ongoing mentoring and skill-building opportunities to support career growth.
- Worklife balance: 15 paid vacation days (with additional days based on seniority) paid sick days paid personal days for family or personal matters and office closure during the winter holidays.
- Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage life insurance disability insurance an Employee Assistance Program and a group pension plan with a 4% employer-matching contribution (eligible from the start date).
- Base pay: The salary range for the Events Coordinator position is $62467 to $74960. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the candidates skills and experience as well as the contribution they are expected to make in the the normal course employees are hired at a salary between the minimum and midpoint of the established range for a position.
Reporting and Supervision
Reporting to the Director Events the Events Coordinator is responsible for completing assigned work and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support the successful delivery of PSFs overall event portfolio.
Location
This position is hybrid with a minimum of three days per week required in the Vancouver office. During peak event periods full-time in-office attendance will be required. Travel will also be required for events and to participate in meetings and staff gatherings. Preference will be given to applicants based in the Lower Mainland.
Start date: As soon as possible
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity is key to excellence and actively encourage applications from Indigenous persons people with disabilities members of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions and members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry colour religion/spiritual beliefs or place of origin.
If you require accommodations or support during any stage of the recruitment process please email .
Application Instructions and Deadline
Qualified applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter no later than 4:30pm on January 30 2026.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
The Pacific Salmon Foundation is salmon first, salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore wild Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. And, we never go It alone; working with Indigenous partners, thousands of streamkeepers, government, academic institu ... View more
