Executive Director, Grey Cup 2027 Festival (Term)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, marketing or communications OR equivalent learning obtained through 8-10 years of related experience
• 5+ years related experience in senior roles in Event Management with a focus on event planning, event delivery, volunteers, sales and marketing
• Excellent project management skills
• Financial acumen, able to set, manage and report on Festival budgets
• Innovative approach to build on existing successes while also exploring new opportunities and value adds
• Demonstrated experience in event entertainment procurement, negotiation and booking
• Ability to positively lead various personalities and skill sets to achieve a common goal
• Excellent written and verbal communications abilities including comfort in public speaking, acting as media spokesperson, and presenting to multi-sized groups
• Proven skills in managing multiple competing priorities, attention to details in a fast-paced event environment with shifting priorities
• Demonstrated professionalism and maturity in responding to staff, sponsors and public who raise issues
• Experience working with a large number of volunteers and volunteer event leadership
• Team oriented leadership style with a “can do” service focus and drive to achieve organizational results
• Knowledge of event supplies, event equipment, and/or service ordering, as well as inventory control of these items
• Experience in managing third-party vendors and contractors
• Availability to work irregular hours and varied work schedule especially in the lead up and delivery of the 2027 Grey Cup