Algonquin College
Part-timeConference,CateringandEventCoordinator
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“Part-time Conference, Catering and Event Coordinator at Algonquin College. Skills: Event coordination, Client services, Catering management. Respond to client needs for event activity. Act as resource person during planning and execution”
Industry & Context.
Weekend availability, Evening availability, Early morning availability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum two (2) years’ work experience in planning, executing and evaluation of conference and/or events, Experience working in team environments, Comfortable in a computerized environment, Excellent organizational skills, Excellent communication (verbal and written), Excellent interpersonal skills, Thorough knowledge of communication techniques, Exceptional attention to detail
Nice to Have
Education within Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Meeting and Convention Management, Experience within a post-secondary setting, Catering sales experience, Experience utilizing an event planning software or customer relationship management software
What You'll Do.
Respond to client needs for event activity
Act as resource person during planning and execution
Perform financial support services
Maintain contact with college stakeholders
Ensure clear communication of event activity
Gather/identify client requirements
Provide front line customer service
Answer phone inquiries
Answer internet inquiries
Answer on-site conference/catering requests
Maintain complete and detailed client records
Review feedback from internal clients
Suggest service solutions
Implement service solutions
Identify scheduling availability
Coordinate information with Conference Services partners
Suggest suitable locations
Submit requests for bookings
Follow up on bookings
Book audio-visual services
Book enhanced cleaning
Combine information for client contracts
Consider client budget
Follow up with issued quotes
Follow up with issued contracts
Assist with internal catering event execution
Assist with internal conference event execution
Assist with space set up
Provide customer service when required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Conference Services partners; College stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Interpersonal skills; Communication techniques
Process & Methodology
Planning, Time management
Full Job Description
**Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.** **Department:** Conference Catering and Events **Position Type:** Part-Time Support **Salary Range:** $21.30-$24.75-Hourly **Sc****heduled Weekly Hours:** 24 **Anticipated Start Date:** July 06, 2026 **Length of Contract:** N/A **Posting Information** Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration. **Posting Closing Date:** June 12, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date. **Land Acknowledgment:** Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide. **Job Description:** Reporting to the Conference and Events Manager within Conference Services department, the incumbent responds to a wide variety of needs on behalf of internal and external clients looking to facilitate event activity for college related activity at the Ottawa campus. The incumbent will act as a resource person during the planning and execution of identified events, conferences, and catering. The incumbent will perform some financial support services and will maintain contact with college stakeholders to ensure clear communication of event activity has been cascaded to the appropriate departments. **Duties and Responsibilities:** 1\. **** Gather/identify client requirements * Front line customer service: Answering phone inquiries, internet inquiries and on-site conference and/or catering requests. Maintain complete and detailed client information; * Conduct site tours when required; * Reviews feedback from internal clients to suggest and impl
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