Events and AV Coordinator
Position: Events and AV Coordinator
Department: Events Acadia
Position Type: 12-month Limited Term Contract, Full-time
Date Posted: June 10, 2025
Application Deadline: June 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Competition #: 25-20-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $57,300 - $67,400.
This opportunity is a 12-month term position which may be subject to renewal with the possibility of permanency.
Acadia is seeking an Event & AV Coordinator to join our Events Acadia department. This position combines the responsibilities of event planning with the technical coordination of audio/visual services, supporting a wide range of events and activities across Acadia's campus.
As a member of our Events Acadia department, you'll get to work on a variety of exciting events of all sizes, and play a role in the social, cultural, and economic development in our community. Events Acadia has played a leading role in CFL's Touchdown Atlantic, Harlem Globetrotters performances, Nova Scotia Music Week, several arena concerts and productions, the upcoming Canadian Curling Pre-Trials, and more! At Events Acadia we have a passion for creating memorable event experiences for all. You'll be joining a team of doers and dreamers.
In this role, you will plan and deliver events for both internal departments and external clients, serving as the main contact from initial consultation to post-event wrap-up. You'll coordinate logistics, liaise with campus and external service providers, and ensure events such as meetings, conferences, and performances run smoothly and meet university and regulatory standards.
You'll also manage all audio/visual needs, including setup and operation of equipment like speakers, microphones, projectors, and lighting. This includes performing technical checks, resolving issues on-site, sourcing external technical assistance, and arranging rentals for equipment not available in-house.
This is a hands-on and administrative position requiring strong organizational, coordination, and technical skills, along with a client-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills. You'll work closely with academic departments, student groups, external partners, and service providers to help deliver high-quality events that reflect Acadia's values and standards.
If you're proactive, resourceful, and experienced in both event planning and AV support, we encourage you to apply and join our vibrant campus community.
- An associate or bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, audio visual technology, or a related field.
- Possession of valid Fall Arrest Training Certification is considered an asset.
- Experience in special event planning and/or AV technical support in a professional setting.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of AV systems and troubleshooting.
- Comfort with physical work related to equipment setup and takedown.
- Willing and able to work evenings and weekends on-site as required for event management.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected]
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected]
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