Throughout the year, UMSU hires staff to perform various tasks within our businesses, services, and office. Check back often to see our various employment opportunities with the Union.

UMSU Businesses & Services

The UMSU Businesses and Services accept applications all year in case vacancies occur. The UMSU businesses include Degrees Diner, Archives, GPAs, IQs, Answers and the Copy Centre.

Download the 2009-2010 UMSU Application Form (PDF) and drop it off at the UMSU office (101 University Centre) with your resume. If you have any questions please contact the UMSU Front Desk at umsu -at- umsu.ca or (204) 474-6822.

Please note that candidates must be registered in classes before submitting the application form, as the business area managers need to know your availability.

UMSU Events Coordinator

UMSU is hiring an events coordinator. For the full job description and details, please click here.

Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $35,000 - $42,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: April 6, 2010
Start Date: May 3, 2010

Position overview:
The UMSU Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning and execution of all UMSU special events including but not limited to: Orientation Week, Malpractice Halloween Social, EBC Charity Ball, Celebration Week, St. Patrick’s Day Social and Snowball Patio Party. The Events Coordinator is also responsible for providing programming support for campaigns and other projects within UMSU.
This position is full time, based on a 10 month contract with the possibility of renewal.
Preferable start date is May 3, 2010, but is negotiable.

Responsibilities:
In consultation with the Executive and under the direction of the Executive Director, the Events Coordinator shall:
1) Plan and execute all aspects of UMSU events, including scouting and booking entertainment and venues, production requirements and staffing;
2) Ensure that all UMSU events adhere to relevant policies and procedures of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union, University of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba, including venue permission, liquor licenses and all permits;
3) In conjunction with the UMSU Executive, UMSU Graphics, UMSU Vision and UMSU Campaigns & Communications Coordinator, ensure timely and extensive promotion of all UMSU events including, posters, banners, website promotion, word of mouth promotion etc;
4) Coordinate recruitment, retention and appreciation of UMSU event volunteers;
5) Solicit sponsorship for UMSU events where appropriate and ensure the fulfillment of all sponsor obligations prior to and during all UMSU events;
6) Oversee all financial aspects of UMSU events and ensure that all events are held within the budget prepared by the Events Coordinator and approved by the Executive Director;
7) Hire, train and supervise support staff and volunteers required for UMSU events;
8) Prepare complete reports, including financial statements and expense reports, for all events;
9) Make recommendations on improvements to current events and possibilities for the expansion of UMSU programming;
10) Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:
1) Degree, diploma or certificate in hospitality or event management or equivalent combination of education and experience
2) At least 3 years of event management experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
3) Demonstrated financial management and reporting experience relating to event planning
4) Experience in volunteer recruitment, volunteer retention and sponsorship solicitation
5) Creativity, organisational skills, ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
6) An understanding of and commitment to the priorities and objectives of UMSU
7) Experience at the University of Manitoba and with student organizations/PSE institutions an asset

To Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their resume to:
Matt McLean – Staff Relations and Policy Development Coordinator
University of Manitoba Students’ Union
Room 101 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Fax: (204) 269-1299
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is an equal opportunity employer.