Event Manager Jobs

Join the Fête Jockey Fam!

Fête Jockey is located in Treaty One Territory, the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the Homeland of the Métis Nation. We are artist run and have a priority of promoting and employing Winnipeg's vast arts community in the events that we do.

EVENT MANAGER

FÊTE JOCKEY EVENTS is Winnipeg’s most inventive events company. Our creative team- led by entrepreneurs and artists Jennie O and Andraea Sartison- is perfectly situated between Winnipeg’s famed arts sector and dynamic corporate network. We love where we live, and we love to be a part of the amazing events and communities that make Winnipeg one great city. As a company our goals are to contribute to, and participate in, the major events that make Manitoba an incredible province to live in, while highlighting and advocating for artists in all the events and projects we work on. By collaborating with value-driven clients, Fête Jockey brings out the heart and soul of an event through creative and diverse programming that reflects the community involved; safe, inclusive spaces and seamless execution. Fête Jockey is committed to creating spaces where all who enter feel safe and represented within our community. We strive for a team that balances mentors with mentees while being committed to the hiring of Indigenous, Global Majority (IBPOC), 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, new Canadians and other equity seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity seeking group, we invite you to self-identify in your application if you are comfortable.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Event Manager will oversee the needs and duties of Fête Jockey’s event calendar and will report to the Co-Directors. They will provide leadership to a small core team and will make sure that all event planning and execution run smoothly. They will oversee and work in tandem with staff on site and behind the scenes on the planning, production, promotion, fundraising, and overall coordination of all events and projects. The Event Manager will work conscientiously to support a culture of safer spaces, promoting a positive work environment through effective communication.

This is a creative position that will allow opportunities to design and implement new ideas for Fête Jockey projects and events.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

● Is a compassionate and dedicated leader with a great sense of humour

● Is fun loving, with enthusiasm for creating community driven events

● Is able to imagine and pitch ideas that celebrate art, craft, culture, music, and inclusive programming

● Has excellent client and artist interfacing skills

● Is an exceptional problem solver and planner who can work under pressure

● Is detailed oriented, able to multitask, and has excellent organizational skills

● Is a strong communicator- both verbal and written communication

● Has experience in:

• Event or project management in a leadership role
• Note: we are open to hearing creative and relatable experiences to qualify!!
• Social media management and content creation for: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and knowledge of their best practices
• Writing for: media releases, donor letters, proposals, scripts etc.
• Sponsorship, grant writing and fundraising
• Working on Google Docs/Sheets, Canva, Squarespace, Clockshark or similar programs

● Has continuous access to a reliable personal computer, network connection and cell phone

● Holds a valid driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Must live in Winnipeg or commutable distance from city

● Hybrid: remote/onsite

● 20-25 hrs/week with opportunity to increase hours after a 3 month probation period.

● Negotiable schedule, with minimum 2 days a week with the core team. Hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday-Friday. Note: During events more hours may be required on site at various locations both indoors and outdoors.

● Flex schedule - with minimum 2 days a week in-person with core team

● Required to sit, talk and hear, occasionally stand, walk, and carry documents and boxes and supplies up to 50lbs

PAY / RATE:

$22-$26

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

May 5, 2023

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jennie O and Andraea Sartison, Co-Directors, [email protected]

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.