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The Broadway Business Improvement Districts (BBID) mission is to support an eclectic business district by offering a unique experience through integration of community, culture, and commerce.
The BBID is in its 37th year of animating and promoting Saskatoons beloved, historic, and contemporary commercial district to local visitors and tourists. The BBID supports over 150 independent merchants in the district.
The BBID is dedicated to creating a strong sense of community and vibrancy that brings people together and attracts visitors.
Responsibilities:
-Assisting in the planning, marketing and delivery of major community based events on Broadway Ave including the Broadway Street Fair, Walk of Stars Presentations, etc. The candidate will contribute to the overall development of this vibrant business and entertainment district through working with a team.
-Liaison with businesses and vendors regarding sign up, rental needs, set up location and other questions they may have.
-Designing and creating communication materials including internal and external promotional materials, social media posts, emails, newsletters, and website content to assist in marketing the Broadway area.
-Perform general administrative duties.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-Strong interpersonal skills allowing the candidate to enjoy working with multiple stakeholder groups on several different projects simultaneously.
-Self-motivated.
-Must possess strong oral and written communication abilities, formidable organizational skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
-Photography, video editing and/or graphic design skills a plus.
-Ability to meet deadlines confidently.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Additional Skills
- Recruit and supervise volunteers
- Ensure compliance with required by-laws
- Develop risk management plans
Type Of Experience
- Special events
Planning and Management Skills
- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Develop marketing and communication plans
- Arrange and manage contracts for entertainment, activities and attractions for special events
Main Responsibility
- Co-ordination
Coordination Skills
- Coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Assist in budget preparation
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software