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Event Staff, Meeting Rooms & Events (Formerly Event Staff)

Job Title: Meeting Rooms & Events Support (Formerly Event Staff)

Reporting to: Associate Director, Meeting Rooms & Events

Location: CSI Spadina

Employment Type: Part-Time, Casual

Work hours: Required to work during business hours, after hours and/or on weekends regularly

Compensation: $25.00/hour

About CSI

The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Toronto with collaborative workspaces, communities and national acceleration programs. CSI supports 100s of nonprofits and social mission organizations tackling a range of social, environmental and economic challenges. Our mission is to catalyze social innovation by amplifying the success of our members and fueling a movement for that places people and planet first.

Collaboration, entrepreneurship and systems change are embodied in everything we do. We have the passion and drive of a young tech start-up but remain rooted in the social movements of the 60's and 70's and bring the professionalism of the 21st century. We are wildly optimistic and committed to finding solutions that put people and the planet first while being deeply pragmatic. We are looking for someone committed to leveraging their skills, smarts and emotional intelligence to impact our world.

This is a rare kind of crew - practical, friendly and deeply ambitious. We are determined to change the world and we have a plan, but we need your help to make it happen! We are making social change and having fun doing it.

Working from CSI in Toronto, the Meeting Rooms & Events Support (Formerly Event Staff) reports to the Associate Director, Meeting Rooms & Events.

The CSI Event Staff will:

• Act as a representative of our organization for CSI during events
• Ensure the safety and security of the building during these events.
• Ensure smooth operations and logistics during the event, working with the event organizers on hand and providing support.
• Uphold CSI policies during events.
• As with all CSI staff team members, brighten peoples' days, connect people and ideas, build social networks, create an open and caring culture, and be at the heart of an incredible community.
• CSI event staff must be SmartServe Certified
• The CSI Event Staff can be assigned to the following positions:
  • Venue Staff
  • Event Staff
  • Bartender
  • Busser
  • Setup Support
  • Tear Down Support
  • Operational Support
  • Tech Support

Representing CSI

• Engage with event organizers and attendees, within appropriate boundaries, to advocate for the mission and values of CSI and create a positive impression.
• Be capable of addressing CSI-related inquiries and providing information or assistance. Events serve as a valuable platform for promoting our organization.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to encourage continued engagement and participation.

Event Logistics Responsibilities:

• Welcome the event organizer upon their arrival and collect any final details required.
• Provide guidance and support for event setup including audiovisual (AV) arrangements and spatial layout.
• Regularly inspect the event area and maintain vigilance.
• Stay visibly present and engaged throughout the event; avoid remaining secluded behind a computer.
• Ensure thorough clean-up by event organizers and their support team, including rearranging furniture, waste disposal, and dishwashing, while offering assistance as needed.
• Properly secure the event space at the end of the evening.
• Promptly report any issues or noteworthy matters to the Associate Director.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting AV issues is an asset

CSI Policies Adherence Statement

• We are committed to upholding the policies set forth by CSI. This includes ensuring that noise levels during events are maintained at a reasonable level to create a productive workspace and harmonious environment. We also aim to assist event organizers in adhering to our low-waste policy to the best of their ability.
• At CSI, we place great emphasis on community and safety. Therefore, in line with our Covid policy, all individuals entering our premises are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Event staff will be responsible for verifying the vaccination status of individuals upon entry to any CSI spaces.

As a member of the CSI team, you are expected to:

• Uplift individuals through positive engagement and a cheerful demeanour.
• Facilitate connections between individuals and the necessary ideas, resources, and assistance.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage in collaborative and productive teamwork.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your full application here, including your resume and cover letter outlining specific needs for this role as soon as you are interested.

Communication
We know how difficult applying for jobs can be so we try, to the best of our ability, to inform candidates of our decisions via e-mail and/or phone call in a timely manner. Bear with us as this may take a few weeks depending on the position. We communicate with applicants using our HR software system - sometimes emails get lost. Be sure to check your SPAM folder regularly after applying.

For more information about CSI, visit our website: socialinnovation.org.

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