Summer Event Assistant

About the Organization

At Ronald McDonald House Charities® British Columbia and Yukon (RMH BC), we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.

As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well-being.

In 1983, the first RMH BC House opened its doors in Vancouver with a 13-Bedroom House, and over the years, with an increase in demand for this essential service, construction of a new building was underway. In 2014, a 73-bedroom House was unveiled on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital along with a new 2,000 sq. ft. RMH Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the second-largest House in Canada and one of the largest in the world, RMH BC will continue to grow and meet the needs of families across BC and Yukon.

Our team is the backbone of our organization—serving our families, supporting volunteers and donors, and spreading awareness every single day.

About the Position

**Please note, this position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program, specific criteria for applicant eligibility are listed below. Applications will be collected, and interviews will be completed through April, ideal contract start date will be beginning of May with employment continuing through the summer**

We are seeking an Events Assistant who will work with our Development and External Relations team to assist with the planning and organization of signature and third-party fundraising events throughout the summer, including the Vancouver Invitational Golf Tournament, the Vancouver Island Golf Tournament, and preparation for A Night to Dream Gala. This is a full-time contract position.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordination and setup of events at the House and around the Lower Mainland,
• Assisting with procurement and tracking of event auction items
• Assisting with the development of event administrative signage and collateral
• Assisting with event data entry
• Handling cash and other donations,
• Packing and unpacking of vehicles,
• Cleaning up after events and organizing event storage space,
• Assisting with other projects related to events,
• Other duties as required.

Job Specific Competencies and Skills

• Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
• Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times
• Physically able to perform the above duties and lift and carry at least 30 lbs
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Is flexible to work on a variety of projects concurrently,
• Is able to multi-task in a busy environment,
• Can work independently and as part of our team,
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• A valid Class 5 drivers license and access to your own vehicle would be an asset.

Experience and Educational Requirements

This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

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