July 21, 2025

MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 7)

Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

(Contractual Position to July 31, 2026; Possibility of Extension)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

This position is funded through an external grant

Memorial University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador, offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 19,000 students.

Do you have a flair for organizing events? Are you savvy at marketing? Do you want to make a difference at one of Atlantic Canada's largest universities and help fuel the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's entrepreneurial community? The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship is seeking a Marketing and Events Coordinator to help drive its mission to help every Memorial University student find and grow their inner entrepreneur. We are a small team focused on big impact in the pursuit to develop and grow the local startup ecosystem. We deliver foundational training, mentorship, funding, co-working space and networking opportunities to any student across the university with an entrepreneurial spirit.

DUTIES

The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing creative marketing strategies and delivering engaging in-class presentations to inspire entrepreneurial thinking
• Coordinating and executing logistics for events, from small speaker series to larger-scale annual pitch competitions
• Overseeing all event details, including preparing requisitions, ordering food, securing event spaces, managing registrations, coordinating volunteers, and marketing the events to students and the public
• Developing and managing marketing and communications content across multiple outreach platforms
• Tracking and analyzing the effectiveness of events and campaigns, making data driven adjustments to strategies as needed
• Supervising 1-2 work-term or part-time students supporting event logistics and social media
• Building and maintaining relationships with individuals, community groups, and local organizations

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in marketing and/or event planning; an undergraduate degree in related area is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of creativity and the ability to adapt strategies as needed. Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously are essential for this role, as are excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The incumbent must be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment through brainstorming, updates, and open communication.

SALARY $55,865 - $83,793 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE August 5, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.