Employment type: full time Sudbury Event Manager ABOUT TREK FOR TEENS The Trek for Teens Foundation is an entirely youth-led and volunteer-run charity that focuses on raising funds and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness in Canada. We strongly believe in youth helping youth, and therefore our team is primarily made up of post-secondary students and young professionals across multiple cities in Ontario and Quebec. We strive to ensure our team member's personal growth is aligned to their work at the charity, and that they are able to develop professionally through our organization. DESCRIPTION This position reports to the Regional Director of Sudbury. You will help with the logistical planning and execution of Sudbury region Trek for Teen events. The Sudbury Event Manager will work closely with other members of the leadership team to ensure that event planning is completed efficiently and on time including initial planning, budget proposals and execution. They are encouraged to take initiative and are welcome to plan their own events based on their passions and skills. Through this position, the candidate will truly be able to help the greater community while gaining knowledge about youth homelessness and skills in event coordination, leadership, and volunteer organization. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the planning and execution of all regional events throughout the year Attend meetings with updates on event planning updates and potential ideas for future successful events Coordinate logistics for event promotions and sponsorship with other Trek for Teens team members Support event coordinators and university clubs in the planning of events, fundraisers, and awareness activities Facilitate volunteer days with a youth homeless shelters, when possible QUALIFICATIONS Prior event planning or project management experience Excellent communication skills and work ethic Strong leadership skills Experience with Google Suite (Email, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Slack an asset Preferred candidates reside within Sudbury region or can reasonably commute there as needed COMMITMENT We expect a minimum commitment to this position for one year. However, our members often choose to remain in their position beyond their expected commitment, or transition to positions beyond their current role. The expected weekly time commitment is 3-5 hours. This is a remote role, with occasional in-person engagement. ACCESSIBILITY The Trek for Teens Foundation is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@trekforteens.com and we will work with you to ensure an inclusive experience. APPLY NOW Send your resume and cover letter in a single document to our Engagement Team SUBJECT LINE Application: Sudbury Event Manager - Firstname Lastname EMAIL engage@trekforteens.com Applications to this position will be considered on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. While we value every application, only candidates chosen to move forward in the process will be contacted.