About TIES

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization that has been actively serving newcomers and low-income Calgarians since 1988. TIES' primary goal is to provide immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to feel belonging in their new community.

To provide high-quality, innovative language education, economic empowerment support, and holistic services for newcomers and Canadians in need, along with community-based research that benefits the broader community.

‍At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity.

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply to this opportunity.

About the Position

Position TitleEvents Coordinator

Job Type Full Time, Temporary - 35 hours per week (8 weeks)

Work Location Onsite

Reports to Manager, Marketing & Communications

Summary of Role

This role is responsible for coordinating all aspects of festival planning and execution, including logistics, site setup, and day-of operations. It involves building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and securing sponsorships to support event success. The position also manages relationships with vendors, performers, and cultural groups to ensure diverse and engaging programming. Additionally, it oversees volunteer coordination to ensure a smooth event delivery.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Event Planning and Operations

• Coordinate all aspects of festival planning and logistics
• Organize site layout, setup, and teardown (equipment, staging, signage)
• Oversee day-of-event operations to ensure smooth execution
• Communicate and coordinate with performers, cultural groups, and entertainment providers
• Recruit, confirm, and manage food vendors and cultural exhibitors
• Manage volunteer schedules and provide support during the event

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify, pursue, and secure sponsorship opportunities with local businesses and community partners
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders

Marketing and Program Alignment

• Assist with event marketing, outreach, and promotion
• Ensure all activities align with the mission and values of the immigrant-serving agency

This job posting reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

Core Competencies

• Communication & Collaboration
• Inclusivity & Cultural Responsiveness
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Instructional & Service Excellence
• Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
• Leadership & Accountability

Requirements / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently enrolled in college or university
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset
• Comfortable with using technology, e.g. MS Office, Internet, skype, websites
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation
• International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizen or permanent residents
• Experience in event planning, coordination, or project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors, performers, sponsors, and community partners
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community organizations

TIES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply.

The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

TIES is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact us.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.