Position: Event Coordinator
- Organization: Latincouver Cultural & Business Society
- Location: Vancouver, BC (In-person)
- Employment Type: Seasonal (Canada Summer Jobs)
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Duration: 11 weeks
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Wage: $17.85/hour (increasing to $18.25/hour as of June 1, 2026)
- Language: English
- Reports to: Direction Manager
About Latincouver
Latincouver Cultural & Business Society is a non-profit organization based in British Columbia that promotes cultural exchange, business connections, and community development within Canada’s multicultural landscape.
Position Overview
The Event Coordinator Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, organization, and execution of events within a community-focused nonprofit organization. This role involves coordinating logistics, assisting with vendor and partner communications, and supporting on-site event operations.
Designed as a learning opportunity, the position includes supervision, guidance, and skill development in event planning and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and Coordination: Discussing event scope, format, and objectives with clients, sponsors, and organizing committees.
- Coordinating services such as venue arrangements, accommodations, transportation, catering, and other logistics.
- Event Management: Organizing registration, preparing promotional materials, and promoting the event.
- Planning entertainment and social activities Staff and Supplier.
- Oversight: Hiring, training, and supervising event support staff.
- Negotiating service contracts, approving supplier invoices, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Budget and Reporting: Establishing and managing budgets and maintaining financial records and preparing reports on event outcomes and expenses.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback to improve performance
- Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening to others
- Demonstrates initiative by generating and applying new ideas to improve processes and outcomes
- Proficient in using digital tools and systems to create, manage, and share information
- Comfortable working with numbers, including budgeting, tracking, and basic data analysis
- Identifies issues, evaluates options, and implements effective solutions
- Applies relevant tools, systems, and technical knowledge to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
- Effectively manages tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Takes initiative, works independently, and anticipates needs without close supervision
- Ensures accuracy and consistency in all tasks, with a strong focus on quality
Assets (Nice to Have):
- Enrolled in or recently completed a diploma or degree in Event Management, Hospitality,
- Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- Interest in event coordination, community engagement, and live event operations
- Knowledge of digital tools such as Slack, ClickUp, and Canva
- Experience or interest in working in sports, cultural events, or live activations.
Special Requirements:
This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN), and
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible to apply.
Latincouver Cultural & Business Society is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace and encourages all qualified candidates to apply by emailing their resume and a brief cover letter.
- Latincouver Cultural & Business Society
- Address: 68 Water Street - Unit #301, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1A4
- Webpage: https://latincouver.ca
- Contact Person: Jaquelinne Leva
- Email: [email protected]
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
