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Summary of Duties
Reporting to the Director, Culture & Entertainment Tourism, the Project Coordinator, Support Local Campaign provides administrative, operational, marketing and promotional support to a specific initiative, a City-Wide Support Local Campaign as a part of the City of London’s Community Recovery Network (LCRN). The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning aspects of the project, monitoring its progress, coordinating meetings and keeping the project on time.
About London Community Recovery Network and the City-Wide Support Local Campaign
In collaboration with Argyle BIA, Downtown London, Hamilton Road BIA, Hyde Park BIA, Old East Village BIA and others, a city wide ‘Support Local’ promotional campaign will be led by Tourism London and its partners. This is a coordinated, city-wide promotional partnership effort that is intended to create a sense of community and drive recovery in the city while stimulating local tourism and economic growth. Through this idea, the partners are telling stories of the community, gaining trust, creating relationships and building connections that will encourage people to want to invest or experience activities here in London.
The partnership program would focus on promoting local tourism and small businesses through several initiatives and would build upon the already successful and proven Stay a Little Longer and Support Local promotional campaign.
Full case can be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vIPh0FJJoa-l5ZllzatJfyjW9saCqwbg/view?usp=sharing
Work Performed
- Liaise with clients to determine the project’s objectives
- Design and control the project schedule by breaking projects into doable actions with set timeframes
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Provide administrative support
- Oversee project procurement management
- Organize project team meetings and record minutes
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, presentations and reports
- Help prepare budgets; Track and communicate budget spends
- Analyze project risks and opportunities
- Assist and support the project manager
- Assist in event ideation, set up and coordination
- Coordinate marketing and communications on behalf of the project - includes media buys, social media messaging, etc.
- Related duties as assigned
Length of Contract
This is a full-time, two-year contract role with Tourism London.
Qualifications, Experience, Specialized Training and Licenses
- A minimum of a 2-year community college program in Marketing, Communications or a related field
- Proficiency in social media, digital platforms and specialty programs (CRMs, email marketing, etc.) an asset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines
- Valid drivers license – Class G
Compensation Range
$45,000 - $55,000 annually
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter by email to nwakabayashi@londontourism.ca and include the subject line: Project Coordinator Job Application. Applications close on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Tourism London is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
About Tourism London
Tourism London, the City of London’s destination marketing organization since 1996, collaborates to create and promote innovative experiences that make for lasting and unforgettable memories. Working with local and regional partners, Tourism London facilitates the development and marketing of London’s tourism and hospitality industry and economic well-being.
