Events Coordinator

Alberta Cancer Foundation

. Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Alberta Cancer Foundation events, including stewardship events, donor engagement activities, partner events, community fundraising initiatives, and the Tour Alberta for Cancer .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCalgary • CanadaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and coordination, ensuring successful execution of donor engagement and community fundraising initiatives. Proficient in managing logistics, stakeholder communications, and maintaining accurate event documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event PlanningDonor EngagementLogistics CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationFundraising InitiativesRegistration AdministrationBudget ManagementData Entry

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationResourcefulnessCalm Under PressureInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Event ManagementCommunity EngagementStewardship EventsVolunteer ExperienceBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Alberta Cancer Foundation events, including stewardship events, donor engagement activities, partner events, community fundraising initiatives, and the Tour Alberta for Cancer
Assist with event logistics including venue coordination, catering, vendor management, registration, signage, supplies, and event-day operations
Support participant communications, registration administration, and stakeholder engagement activities
Provide operational support before, during, and after events to ensure a positive guest or participant experience
Attend community and partner events on behalf of the Foundation
Support stewardship and donor engagement activities through the coordination of recognition events, donor experiences, and appreciation initiatives
Assist with RSVP tracking, event communications and fulfillment of event-related stewardship commitments
Collaborate with internal teams to help deliver exceptional experiences for donors, participants and partners
Maintain accurate event records, budgets, registration information, attendance tracking, and event documentation
Support donation processing, event reconciliation, reporting, and CRM data entry
Prepare correspondence, presentations, and other administrative documents related to event activities
Track event deliverables, timelines and follow-up activities to support successful event execution
Manage ACF SWAG and inventory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1 to 3 years of experience supporting the planning and execution of events, fundraising initiatives, community engagement activities, or related projects
Comfortable and confident to attend events and possibly speak on behalf of the Foundation
A minimum of intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and general office technology
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; proving calm, resourceful and resilient when under pressure
Relevant work or volunteer experience is an asset
Clear Background Check
Driver’s License & access to personal vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive workplace
Competitive compensation package
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team