Event Coordinator

Job summary

The Event Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of newcomer, community, and cultural events. They are responsible for managing logistics, budgets, vendors, and onsite event execution.

Job details

Job Title Event Coordinator Reports To Community Partnerships Manager Position Fixed-Term Contract (30 hours per week for 12 weeks) Languages Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset Hourly Wage $17.50 Position Summary MAGMA is seeking an organized, energetic, and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of newcomer, community, and cultural events. Reporting to the Community Partnerships Manager, the Event Coordinator will coordinate logistics, work with internal and external partners, and help create welcoming, inclusive, and engaging experiences for participants. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together, managing event details, and contributing to meaningful community connections in the Greater Moncton area. Core Position Responsibilities * Plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of newcomer, community, and cultural events. * Develop and maintain event timelines, budgets, work plans, and logistical details. * Coordinate venues, vendors, performers, volunteers, community partners, and other event contributors. * Manage event registrations, communications, and participant engagement * Coordinate onsite event setup, delivery, and teardown * Ensure events are welcoming, accessible, and aligned with organizational objectives * Maintain accurate event records, evaluations, and post-event reports * Support sponsorship, partnership, and stakeholder engagement activities Qualifications and Requirements * Post-secondary education in Event Management, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field * Experience planning and coordinating events of various sizes * Strong organizational and project management skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously * Experience working with volunteers, community groups, and external partners * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual event tools * Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends Program Eligibility Requirements* * Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment. * * Must be a Canadian Citizen, PR or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred and legally entitled to work. * * Must not be an international student on a study permit or the holder of a work permit. * Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Social Development Check.* *These requirements are set by the Students Commission of Canada, exclusively for The Art of Work 2025-2026 Program. MAGMA values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at MAGMA means fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. In alignment with these values, diversity within departmental teams may be considered as one of several factors in the hiring process, alongside qualifications and experience.

What you’ll do

The Event Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of newcomer, community, and cultural events. They are responsible for managing logistics, budgets, vendors, and onsite event execution.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a related field and experience in event coordination. Applicants must also meet specific age and residency requirements set by the Students Commission of Canada.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Event planning
• Project management
• Logistics coordination
• Budget management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Volunteer management
• Vendor management
• Microsoft Office
• Virtual event tools
• Time management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Event registration
• Reporting
• Energetic
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Business Marketing
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Higher Education
• Project Management
• Social Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Timelines
• Virtual Event
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Marketing
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Creative & Media
• Event Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Conference and Event Planners
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners