Event Operations Manager Jobs

Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.TechTO is seeking a full-time Event Operations Manager, you will be an integral part of helping TechTO support Toronto’s tech communities through our various event series’. You will be responsible for planning and executing TechTO’s incredible events, working closely with the team to ensure best in class activations for the community. This individual will focus on ensuring we execute events and projects efficiently, and that we have clear processes in place to track and evolve our goals as we help grow the Canadian tech industry ecosystem. You must be a strong team player with excellent time management skills, high attention to detail, have passion for Canada’s tech and startup community, and show confidence in your abilities by taking initiative.

What you will do:

• Coordinate the logistical execution of our in-person and virtual events. At the core of TechTO are our amazing IRL event opportunities across Canada, as well as our engaging virtual events. You will manage all aspects of event planning and execution with the support of the co-founders and core team. This is a great opportunity for a forward-thinking, follow-up-driven individual, eager to optimize our company's event experiences.

• Onsite assistance at events. Our events (both virtual and in-person) are legitimately fun and we love hosting them. We are looking for someone who would be excited to both plan and attend each event. You will support site preparation, catering vendor coordination, volunteer management, and lead communications with our event and community partners.

• Grow strong relationships with our community partners and sponsors. We are very involved within the Canadian tech ecosystem which means we collaborate with many incredible partners. As the Event Operations Manager you will work closely with these partners to ensure that we are executing our required contract deliverables and are responsible for ensuring high levels of communications throughout the event planning process.

• Contribute to event improvement incentives. You are curious about the continuous improvement of our event experiences. You seek out new opportunities from the community. Assist in supplier sourcing and lead negotiations with potential suppliers. You maintain clear and accurate operations procedures that allow us to grow our team and ensure efficient event execution.

• Help identify appropriate event programming. Support the TechTO team’s event programming content curation. Your knowledge and passion for the tech ecosystem allow you to work closely with co-founders to identify speakers to invite to present on our stage.

• Support event budgeting and reconciliation and monitor our technical systems. It’s ok if you’re not a finance guru, but we definitely need someone who likes mental math and making sure the numbers make sense! You will also need to be comfortable learning the ins-and-outs of our technical ticketing, project management, and communications systems to help maximize efficiency.

What success looks like:

• You take pride in your work. We do some really cool stuff, and you’ll be an integral part of the core team as we grow.
• You become a TechTO events champion and communicate opportunities to improve our community’s event experience to the core team.
• You allow us to execute a diverse slate of event programming, both virtual and in-person.
• Change thrills you. We adapt to changing circumstances from a wide variety of key stakeholders all of the time.
• You love to learn and build connections. Our community is all about enriching Canada’s tech ecosystem with shared lessons and experiences.
• You’ve got this. You can execute your tasks confidently and enjoy creative problem solving. We are a remote team, so it’s important for us all to trust that tasks are being completed independently. We’re all happy to jump in and support navigating challenges, don’t expect constant hand-holding or micromanaging.

You are:

• Passionate about the growth of the Canadian tech ecosystem and knowledgeable about the industry. .
• Excited by the opportunity to build a role in a growing company. We are excited about creating a set of responsibilities that matches the skills and passions of the candidate.
• Looking to join an exciting core team. We want everyone to learn new skills, experience personal growth, and develop new responsibilities as we all ride the roller coaster together.
• An opportunity seeker with 2+ years of event planning experience.
• Interested in executing successful in-person and virtual events from ideation to completion.
• Highly organized with a strong eye for detail.
• Enjoy using data to measure success.
• Diligent with keeping track of documentation using Google Workspace and Slack.
• Capable of organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Comfortable with independent work but don’t hesitate to raise your hand and ask questions when necessary.
• Excited by self-guided learning.
• A degree or diploma holder from a university or college in Business, Event Management, Event Communications, or a related program.

What’s in it for you:

We may be biased but we’re a pretty rad team. We value everyone’s voice, we care about our team’s personal and professional growth, and we want you to find your space to thrive at TechTO. We move fast and we adapt quickly. If you’re someone who is excited about taking ownership and driving our event experiences, then we want you to come along for the ride.

Position details:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Remote work
• Start date - immediately
• Full-time

How to apply:

• A short note about why you think you'd be good for the job (we don’t need a full cover letter)
• Your resume
• Link to your Linkedin
• Email [email protected] with

About TechTO

TechTO aspires to build a community that makes Canada the best place in the world to start or scale a technology company. To make that vision a reality, we focus on three broad goals: improving access to the innovation economy, sharing strategies to accelerate professional success, and promoting the tech community’s contributions to society. Plus, we like to make people laugh.

We support entrepreneurs and innovators at all stages of their careers and businesses. We host events, both in-person and online. We help people develop new skills. We connect people and expand networks. We build relationships and form partnerships. We speak with the media. We advocate for the tech sector. We meet with governments and policymakers. In short, we do whatever it takes to support Canada’s tech community. Check out techto.org to learn more about what we do.

TechTO is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. TechTO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for everyone and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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