Founded in 1995, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to
enriching the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and
start and grow businesses. We are looking for a committed candidate to fill a position coordinating and organizing arts
events. The ideal candidate will have experience organizing events, will be familiar with the arts scene in Montreal and will be
a self-starter who exhibits exceptional attention to detail, and is able to adapt quickly to respond to various stakeholder
demands and has an affinity for the non-profit sector.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Director of Entrepreneurship and Program Development, the Project Coordinator is responsible for
ensuring that YES’s Arts support programs (What the POP, & Business Skills for Creative Souls Conference) are executed to
the highest possible standards. The successful candidate pays strict attention to detail, thrives on rigid deadlines, juggling
multiple tasks and concurrent events, working independently AND in a collaborative team environment, all while delivering
excellent client service and having a passion for the arts. Responsibilities will include:
Seminars and webinars
• Support the Artist Business Coach in the production of 6 workshops on Sales, 3 Pop-up exhibitions workshops and
10+ business related webinars per year
• In collaboration with the marketing team, aid in the participant/attendee logistics, including registration, confirmation
and follow up reminders, as well as providing lead up to and in-event support
• Coordinate workshops logistics, with a strong focus on virtual delivery (Zoom)
• Execution of event: virtual delivery (set up and support), venue set up (when live), keep program on time, support
speakers’ AV needs, etc.
• Maintain and update pre- and post-event reporting
• Develop surveys and conduct analysis to gain insight into future arts programming
Special Events
• Work with Artists Business Coach and Events Coordinator to plan events
• Manage a series of art Pop-Ups which includes participant/attendee logistics, including call for submission,
confirmation and follow up reminders, as well as providing support
• Provide support to the Artists Conference Committee by being a liaison with conference speakers, pre-and postcommunication, and data entry into a CRM
• Provide input on the design for event promotional material – e.g. digital marketing collateral, print brochure, program
• Execution of on-site or virtual event logistics
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
• Post-secondary degree in relevant field
• At least three years’ experience working in a coordinator role – in the events, Arts or learning and development field would be a bonus
• Digitally savvy … CRM/database management, video conference, event platforms and social media
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Very detail-focused and organized – your high standards are reflected in your work
• Motivated with strong follow through and self-direction on assignments
• Respects and adheres to timelines and deadlines
• Flexible – able to shift gears quickly
• You see attention-to-detail as a way of life and take pride in your work
• Personable, positive, friendly
+ Bilingual (French and English)
How to Apply
Send both your cover letter and resume to fa@yesmontreal.ca
Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
YES is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages
applications of all backgrounds to apply.
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
666 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 700
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E7
T: 514-878-9788
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