Overview
Events Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at COPS
Title: Events Assistant
Company: COPS
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
JOB: Events Assistant
LOCATION: Greater Toronto Area
From high-design spaces, provocative imagery, innovative marketing campaigns, to our science-driven products – everything we do is created with the intention to inspire those that it comes into contact with, in some way, shape, or form.
Two words that distill our identity are luxury and grit. These are ideologies that have become the bedrock of who we are and inform everything we do.
With our founder being from Australia, humour plays a pivotal part in who we are. The name COPS is derived from the tongue-in-cheek stereotype that police love their doughnuts.
At COPS, we are not a doughnut shop. We don’t play by those rules. We are a global creative studio that sells amazing doughnuts. We’re forging a new path in a unique category that blends fashion, art, and design with hospitality because the world doesn’t need another doughnut shop, but an incubator of inspiration on the other hand, is a different story.
Events Assistant – Job Description
The Events assistant role is a unique opportunity to dive into the world of event management, providing hands-on experience that is both rewarding and educational. Ideal for individuals at the beginning of their career journey, this position is about learning through action, contributing to the success of events, and growing alongside a team of passionate professionals.
Remember, as an assistant, your contributions are important, but you will be guided and supported every step of the way as you learn the ropes of effective event coordination. This is an entry-level role designed to foster your skills in a real-world setting, preparing you for a successful career in events management.
A day in the life of an Events Assistant:
As an Events Assistant, you will be an integral part of the COPS events team, contributing to a variety of tasks ranging from client acquisition to overseeing the execution of events. Your responsibilities will include acting as point of contact for all client communication and inquiries, managing the event team inventory, coordinating onsite vendors and events team, and supporting with the overall event team operations. Your organizational skills will be honed as you assist with planning and managing events, while being mindful of time and financial limits. Client relations will also be a key part of your role, as you will help coordinate the finer details of event execution to deliver personalized experiences for our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist with inventory checks to ensure all materials and supplies are accounted for.
● Support the development of sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
● Help conduct preliminary meetings with clients to understand their event needs, including budgetary and logistical details.
● Aid in researching and selecting venues and vendors that fit event requirements, and assist in negotiating terms.
● Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients throughout the planning stages of the event.
● Support the management of events, including handling deposits, arranging equipment, and planning layouts and setups.
● Be present at events to assist with format adherence, vendor coordination, and problem resolution to ensure client and participant satisfaction.
● Participate in post-event duties, such as client debriefings, invoice reviews, …
