01/28/2021
Managing Director of Events
Role Overview
We’re searching for an innovative, hands on Managing Director of Events to join our growing team at Moken. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, scaling, and overseeing all tactical and creative aspects of the Moken’s Events pillar. In addition, this individual will support the communications and marketing team’s efforts for Moken Events including research, social networking, community building, and data analysis.
Potential opportunities and events this role will develop & oversee include; webinars, workshops, panels, hot seats, Q+As, awards ceremonies, pitch events, conferences, summits, industry specific networking events, and corporate sponsorships.
In this role…
Under the direction of the Managing Partner of Moken Startups you’ll support all aspects of Moken Events (in person and virtually) across Canada and internationally;
You’ll build, develop, and lead a team of Event Coordinators and Community Ambassadors from across Canada and around the world;
You’ll establish and maintain crucial relationships with key partners, while also negotiating and liaising with them;
You’ll work closely with our marketing and growth team to create event materials (including invitations, event briefs, signage, promotional items, post-event survey’s, etc.);
You’ll be responsible for developing reliable financial reports and budgets, as well as collecting and making payments on time;
You’ll create risk management/mitigation processes and protocols for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of each event;
You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on event details and objectives;
You’ll work with our partnership team to support sponsorship outreach and fulfilment;
You’ll work with our Moken Programs and Moken Agency pillar teams to coordinate events, logistics, and collaborative social media promotion;
You’ll support the Moken communications plan to engage our community stakeholders and partners using social media, online communications, and email campaigns.
On day one we'll expect you’ll…
You’ll have a strong attention to detail and are incredibly organised;
You’re able to handle multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks;
You’re able to thrive, remain calm, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment;
You’re able to understand the unique needs of various stakeholder groups and modify communications accordingly;
You’ll have good networking skills to help you stay connected with the right people and resources;
You’re hardworking and motivated;
You’re a natural-born connector and thrive on building community through relationships and knowledge sharing;
You enjoy independent work, but also thrive in a team environment;
You’re passionate about creating an impact and strive for success in anything you do;
You have a high degree of accountability and understand the importance of leading with honesty and integrity;
You communicate effectively and voice your opinions when you truly believe in something but are always looking and listening to alternative opinions, methods, and suggestions from those around you;
You’re confident in yourself but not afraid to ask questions or for clarification when necessary;
You’re not afraid to dive into new projects and never shy away from the unknown;
You have excellent and professional communication skills, both written and verbal;
You have strong problem-solving skills and ability to seek our solutions with minimal guidance;
You have excellent knowledge of social media platforms;
You may know multiple languages (Parlez vous français?) although, it isn’t a necessary requirement.
Opportunities & Added Value
In this role, you will gain the opportunity to establish long term relationships with growing companies globally while shaping the future of Moken and startups throughout Canada.
If successful in your role, you will also be privy to incentives such as ownership opportunities in new projects and ventures.
To Apply
Please note: this is designed to be a flexible entrepreneurial, profit sharing & partnership style opportunity. Only applicants confident in their abilities and interested in a flexible, self driven role with a high earning potential should apply.
For this position, although experience is key, we do not require you to have been an Event Coordinator previously, simply expertise communications, marketing, partnerships, and community building is necessary. Therefore, we encourage all those who believe they have what it takes to be successful and are up for the challenge to apply.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHOD WILL BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED
To submit an application, please email [email protected] with the subject line “”I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for ICE CREAM!🍦 ” with your resume, an introductory 30-second video, cover letter, and your portfolio or a case study of past work (if applicable).
