Special Event Planner

Embrave: Agency to End Violence (formerly known as Interim Place) is hiring! We embrace brave, inspire bravery, create systemic change to end gender-based violence in our community. We are a non-profit organization that provides shelter, counselling, and advocacy supports for women, two-spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary folks and their children impacted by gender-based violence. We amplify the voices of survivors, educate the community, and inspire systemic change to create a society free of violence. Embrave works within a feminist, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, disability justice, gender inclusion, sex workers, decolonizing and harm reduction framework. 

To learn more about Embrave, visit: http://www.embrave.ca

The Special Event Planner will provide support to Development and Education Manager through event planning and supporting with strategic marketing and social media engagement.

Purpose of Position
The Special Event Planner (Contract-Summer student), will provide support to the Development and Education Manager.  This is nine (9) weeks contract and functions include Development and Education Program-related projects. This includes:

What to expect in the Special Event Planner Role:

• Support in the development of plans and organizing of upcoming events
• Support in the development and implementation of an outreach strategy for advocacy initiatives and events
• Support the social media portfolio weekly via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedinn
• Provide timely social media updates/engagement via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedinn related to our communities, and our special events
• Assist with the daily compilation of press clippings and research related to the issues of VAW advocacy with respect to issues of interest
• Provide administrative support to Violence Against Woman (VAW) advocacy initiatives
• Support with administrative duties such as record notes and writing minutes for committee meetings
• Assist in coordinating and tracking development activities related to social media outreach 

• Assist in delivering development trainings materials, presentations and public education trainings to employees and other organizations
• Assist in planning and engaging in awareness building on social media to promote public education and foster understanding ofthe organization, its mission and vision; as well as issues surrounding Gender Based Violence (GBV) Work from a feminist, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, gender inclusion, decolonizing, and harm reduction framework
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures as outlined by the organization to minimize risks
• Ensure adherence to all Embrave Policies and Procedures
• Attend evening and weekend events occasionally
• Perform other tasks as instructed by the the Development and Education Manager

What you bring to the table:

• Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in database applications and design software including Photoshop
• Highly knowledgeable about Social Media platforms such as, Instagrams, Twitter, Facebook, Weebly, Linkedin and Hootsuite 
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines 
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends
• Highly ethical with confidential and sensitive information
• Fluency in additional languages would be an asset
• Knowledge of Peel based networks, collaboratives and organizations representing diverse ethno-cultural groups or the ability to make such connections an asset
• Some knowledge of women’s issues and anti-oppression
• A feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppression analysis of violence against women 

Hour of Work: Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 35 hours weekly, 7 hours/day

Pay Rate: $22.20 per hour + vacation 4%

Non-Bargaining Position

To Apply:

Please apply by sending a cover letter and current resume to Human Resources Department’s email: humanresources@embrave.ca  by, April 30, 2025. Please include position applied for in your cover letter. 

We will provide employment accommodation if we are advised of an applicant’s needs in advance of any part of the selection process. 

Embrave: Agency to End Violence is committed to the development of an organization that reflects the communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including:

• First Nations, Métis or Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion, and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
• Survivors of the psychiatric system/consumer survivors.
• Two-Spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary people.

Embrave: Agency to End Violence is a unionized workplace with OPSEU. This position is within the bargaining unit and as such the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.