Waterfront District BIA Activity & Event Coordinat

We are looking for a community-oriented individual interested in event coordination. The event coordinator role

involves assisting with event logistics, planning, and execution for various small summer events and a cornerstone

event. Typical duties include supporting event planning, participating in event execution, assisting with social media,

and helping with staff or volunteer coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event planning and logistics:

? Event planning and logistics: Assist with the planning and logistical aspects of events, such as

kids activity days, construction mitigating events and a cornerstone event.

2. Event execution:

? Help to execute events on the day, which can involve overseeing various facets of the event and

ensuring guests have a positive experience.

3. Social media:

? Assist in developing and implementing social media plans for events.

4. Staff and volunteer coordination:

? May include recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff or volunteers, depending on the event or activity.

5. Community Connection:

? Support community-based organizations by sharing their events held in the Waterfront District, services, and initiatives with visitors.

? Help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

6. Professional & Personal Growth:

? Gain valuable public-facing experience in tourism, marketing, and community outreach.

? Build communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills by working in diverse real-world situations.

Qualifications:

? Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable approaching and talking to new people.

? Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

? Physically able to work outdoors (rain or shine) and on your feet for extended periods.

? Comfortable with light physical tasks (carrying event materials).

? Good problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude.

? Awareness of local businesses, events, and Thunder Bay attractions is an asset (but we’ll help train you too!).

Work Environment:

? Indoor office-based role for most of each workday.

? Exterior work for events and activities.

? Must be prepared for varying weather conditions for events.

Schedule & Compensation:

Job Type: Part-time (9 Weeks)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Hourly Rate: Starting at $19.00 per hour

Eligibility Requirements (Funded Position):

? Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

? A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*.

? Legally entitled to work in Ontario.

(*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they meet citizenship/residency requirements.)

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line: LAST NAME – Event Coordinator

2026 to: wdbia.students@gmail.com. Posting open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.