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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
Job Description
EVENTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
The London Children’s Museum (LCM) is looking for a highly creative, organized, professional, and well-rounded Events & Community Engagement Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will ensure the development and delivery of outstanding events, special guests, facility rentals, community collaborations, and outreaches. Our new team member will identify with and exemplify our organizational values which are: Stay Curious, Be Awesome, Be Helpful, Dream Big, Include Everyone, and Have Fun.
Position: Full-time salaried position at 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work required.
Compensation: $53,000 annual salary plus comprehensive health benefits package.
Role Responsibilities:
The London Children’s Museum is committed to creating inclusive employment practices and work environments that celebrate the dignity and uniqueness of every individual. Every effort is made to reduce accessibility barriers during the candidate recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available during every step of the hiring process.
The London Children’s Museum (LCM) is looking for a highly creative, organized, professional, and well-rounded Events & Community Engagement Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will ensure the development and delivery of outstanding events, special guests, facility rentals, community collaborations, and outreaches. Our new team member will identify with and exemplify our organizational values which are: Stay Curious, Be Awesome, Be Helpful, Dream Big, Include Everyone, and Have Fun.
Position: Full-time salaried position at 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work required.
Compensation: $53,000 annual salary plus comprehensive health benefits package.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute an annual event plan that engages key audiences in the LCM’s mission and services
- Identify opportunities to expand the LCM’s reach through strategic collaborations, outreaches, and events
- Ensure the seamless coordination and execution of family events, 19+ events, special guests, and outreaches
- Oversee the planning and development of exceptional birthday parties and facility rentals
- Coordinate and supervise part-time staff and volunteers in the successful execution of events
- Support the recruiting, hiring, training and mentorship of Visitor Experience staff and volunteers
- Identify organizational opportunities for community engagement through partnerships and participation in relevant community committees
- Report to the Executive Director on department plans, goals and results
- Provide team with post-event analysis, using both quantitative and qualitative feedback to consistently improve LCM events and services
- Work with the team, visitors, and community partners to ensure all events and experiences are accessible, inclusive, diverse, engaging, and relevant
- Support the overall visitor experience and work collaboratively across departments
- Manage and monitor relevant budgets and participate in annual budget process
- Act as key staff on duty as needed
- Accept other duties as required
- 2-5 years experience in an event coordination or management role
- Post-secondary education or related experience
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Demonstrates expertise in planning and managing family events and programs
- A highly organized and flexible multi-tasker who can balance multiple priorities
- Uses data and feedback to make informed decisions
- A strategic thinker who exercises good judgement and problem-solving
- Works collaboratively with team members and models positive leadership
- Community-minded, emphasizing strong relationships and connections
- Experience in the not-for-profit or charitable sector is an asset
- An enthusiasm for children, families and the experiential learning philosophy practiced by the LCM
The London Children’s Museum is committed to creating inclusive employment practices and work environments that celebrate the dignity and uniqueness of every individual. Every effort is made to reduce accessibility barriers during the candidate recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available during every step of the hiring process.
