Event Services Associate

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - This role is in person at North Campus Edmonton and South Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200 undergraduate and 500 graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Dean of Students

The Dean of Students supports all students - undergraduate and graduate - in the pursuit of academic and personal success. The Dean of Students collaborates with faculties, offices, and services across all campuses to deliver effective programming and provides leadership on university policies and initiatives. The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates many services that strive to create diverse and inclusive support in all stages of the student experience, including: academic resources, career and professional development health & wellness services, and community resources.

Position

University of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics encourages applications for an Event Services Associate. Reporting to the Manager, Events - Marketing - Sponsorship, the Event Services Associate is highly involved in the coordination and supervision of the Athletics Production team that operates the technical components associated with live webcasts and event presentations. Additionally, the position provides multimedia support in the promotion of Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics by using graphic and video software to create and develop various forms of media and to deliver key messages and stories that can be communicated through online channels. This position supports the communications team in researching, creating, and editing content for a variety of audience-specific digital platforms.

Duties

This position works with the Athletics Events & Marketing Manager to ensure effective and efficient operation in the management of all Athletic Events webcasts and plays a pivotal role in the following areas:

• Building and Maintaining Production Crew
• Game Day/Event Operations and Supervision
• Equipment/Asset management, maintenance, organization and readiness

The Event Services Associate is responsible for creating a variety of multimedia (audio/video) content for Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics. This position executes pre-production, production and post-production work (for various live events, lectures, interviews, and webcast programs), in order to tell compelling stories online and content that aligns with strategic goals, serving to build a digital repository that enhances Athletics, and the University's reputation as well as maintaining brand integrity. Productions encompass a variety of videos (announcements, promotions, product marketing, recruitment, training, and community engagement).

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field is required. In lieu of formal education, extensive experience in a related field may be considered
• Minimum of three years of professional experience supporting internal strategies and communications in radio, television, film, sound or new media in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with digital and social media
• Strong knowledge of video editing programs, Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere Pro
• Possess technical skills in video, audio and post-production
• Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment
• Excellent writing, editing, and voicing skills
• Experience managing multi-phase projects from inception to completion
• Proven project and time management skills; need to be able to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and complete on deadlines
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Proven ability to interact effectively with varied audiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• High attention to detail and precision
• Work independently, as well as part of a team to establish project deliverables

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

How to Apply