Corporate And Industry Events Intern

Reports to:Executive Director, Managing Director, Events & Partnerships Officer

Salary:$40,000

The Corporate & Industry Events Intern will assist Cinéfest Sudbury’s corporate development and communications departments to develop tools and strategies to foster increased private sector investment for the organization and its activities. They will further be responsible for the planning and execution of hospitality events held for corporate and industry partners.

The primary responsibilities of theCorporate & Industry Events Intern include:

- Assist with the coordination of corporate partnerships, including; the identification and evaluation of potential sponsors, the development and execution of sponsorship proposals, and the management of all sponsorship-related communications and events;

- Assist with the development of enhanced communications materials to present to prospective and current private and public sector partners;

- Assist with the development of strategies to grow investment and increased involvement in the arts and culture sectors;

- Establish relationships with venues/vendors and coordinating the bookings/ rentals/ purchases of venues/materials required for hospitality events;

-Plan and implement all hospitality event set-up, tear down, and follow-up processes;

-Ensure that event budgets are managed and well maintained;

- Assist with the development and implementation of strategies that capitalize on synergies between Cinéfest Sudbury and Cultural Industries Ontario North.

The Corporate & Industry Events Internwill interact directly with key Cinefest partners, along with support staff, volunteers, patrons and the public at large.

There are no day-to-day physical demands associated with theCorporate & Industry Events Intern.From time to time there will be setup related to various activities, including hospitality events, that Cinefest Sudbury is involved in, that will require theCorporate & Industry Events Intern'sattention.

In general, Cinefest Sudbury operates on a 35-hour work week, 9AM to 5PM from Monday to Friday (with an hour for lunch). Due to the dictates of Cinefest activities, theCorporate & Industry Events Interncan expect to occasionally work unusual hours, mainly evenings and weekends.

TheCorporate & Industry Events Internis required to demonstrate the following abilities/knowledge base:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience with corporate communications;
• Experience in event coordination. Experience with non-profit arts & culture sector organizations will be considered a definite asset;
• Knowledge/experience within the hospitality industry;
• Self-directed, takes initiative, possesses creative problem-solving skills;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and deliver on competing deadlines;

Bilingualism will be considered anasset for this position, as Cinefest Sudbury operates on a bilingual basis.

Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to[email protected]by 5PM on Friday, June 2, 2023.

TheCorporate & Industry Events Intern position is supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.