The South Granville Business Improvement Association is looking for an Event Specialist to oversee streetscape, activations, and events. As the Event Specialist, you will develop and implement programming in South Granville public spaces, and ensure that the plazas, streetscape, and contracted work such as micro cleaning and graffiti etc, are maintained and programmed in an interesting and engaging way. This is a position for someone who is passionate about community building, placemaking, urban livability, and transforming public spaces into safe, attractive and fun places where people want to be. We are looking for detail-oriented, hard-working and creative people who are passionate about making South Granville more fun. You will organize events at the newly designed South Granville Plaza West by HCMA, the brilliant architects behind Downtown Vancouver’s Pink Alley Oop!
South Granville has served the City of Vancouver as a high street shopping district for over 100 years. Not only are we a shopping street, we are a neighbourhood with a rich history and strong identity and about 50,000 residents within 1km. We boast the largest concentration of lifestyle stores and boutiques in the City and our community is home to the beloved Stanley Theatre providing award-winning live theatre 200 days a year. The South Granville Subway Line is expected to open in 2026 and our station is expected to be one of the busiest stops along the alignment.
The South Granville BIA is geographically defined by the boundaries of Granville Street from 5th Avenue to 16th Avenue (N/S) and to the laneways on the east and west side of Granville. We also represent businesses on the south side of Broadway between Granville and Fir.
We represent
401 member businesses and 115 property owners
$1.1 billion in assessed commercial property value
$800,000 BIA annual budget
Our Mandate
To help make South Granville the destination of choice for Metro Vancouver residents for shopping, dining, entertainment, and other services; and to act as a catalyst for vibrancy and prosperity in the area through advocacy, marketing, events, improvements and co-operative initiatives.
Responsibilities
Events //
The SGBIA will be piloting event projects such as seasonal events, farmers’ markets and/or special events.
Placemaking //
The SGBIA will be piloting placemaking event projects such as parklets, public art installations or similar.
Operations //
The South Granville BIA oversees the assets of the neighbourhood to ensure an enjoyable visitor experience.
Administration //
The SGBIA is a small office so it’s all hands on deck. Office administration support is part of this role.
Requirements and Skills Essential to the Position
An Asset
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 and is commensurate with experience. The South Granville BIA offers a generous benefits package which includes family medical insurance, phone plan allowance, professional development, paid sick and personal days, flexible work schedule with hybrid in-office and remote work days, etc.
To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
The South Granville BIA is a culturally diverse office and is committed to equal opportunity employment to all persons regardless of race, colour, national origin, sex, age, religion, status or disability. No phone calls or follow-ups, please. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Application deadline: April 15, 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC
Application deadline: 2023-04-15
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