Event & Business Development Coordinator (Part-Time Casual)

DASCH Productions / Edmonton, Alberta (with travel across Alberta and Canada as required)

DASCH Productions is seeking a results-driven Event & Business Development Coordinator to support the execution of corporate, cultural, and special events while actively contributing to the growth of the business through sponsorship development, client acquisition, and bid opportunity management.

This is a part-time casual role ideal for someone who thrives in both event execution and relationship-building, while also being highly proactive in identifying growth opportunities for the company.

This is a part-time casual role designed for someone looking to grow alongside a dynamic and expanding event company. While flexibility is understood, the successful candidate will be expected to professionally represent DASCH Productions and contribute positively to the company's ongoing growth, relationships, and event initiatives.

About DASCH Productions

DASCH Productions is an award-winning event management and public relations company based in Edmonton, Alberta. We specialize in delivering corporate, non-profit, cultural, and experiential events that are strategically designed and seamlessly executed.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional coordinator role.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Execute events with professionalism and precision
• Build meaningful partnerships and sponsorships
• Cultivate new business opportunities
• Identify and pursue event bid opportunities across Canada
• Represent DASCH Productions within the industry
• Contribute directly to company growth

If you are entrepreneurial, proactive, organized, and motivated by performance-based earning potential, this role offers flexibility, industry exposure, and strong long-term growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Event Execution

• Support event planning, logistics, and coordination
• Execute onsite operations including setup, run-of-show, and teardown
• Liaise with vendors, venues, sponsors, and stakeholders
• Support guest experience and registration management
• Represent DASCH Productions onsite at events, activations, trade shows, and exhibitions

Sponsorship, Networking & Partnerships

• Identify, outreach, and secure event sponsors
• Develop and pitch partnership opportunities
• Maintain sponsor relationships and ensure fulfillment of deliverables
• Attend networking events, industry functions, trade shows, exhibitions, and business development opportunities on behalf of DASCH Productions
• Build and maintain meaningful professional relationships that support company growth and visibility

Business Development

• Source and cultivate new client opportunities
• Support proposal development and client presentations
• Convert leads into signed event contracts
• Monitor, manage, and apply to open event bids and procurement opportunities across Canada
• Create and maintain profiles on bidding, procurement, and vendor opportunity platforms
• Research event-related RFPs, RFQs, and procurement opportunities nationwide

Administrative Support

• CRM and database management
• Scheduling and project coordination support
• Team meeting participation
• Additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in event coordination (corporate, cultural, weddings, or non-profit events preferred)
• Demonstrated success in:
• Sponsorship development and/or partnerships
• Business development or client acquisition
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Professional client-facing presence
• Comfortable attending networking events and representing the company publicly
• Experience with proposals, procurement platforms, or bid management is considered a strong asset
• Ability to travel within Alberta and occasionally across Canada as required

Compensation

• $25/hour for approved event support, administrative duties, meetings, and operational work
• 10% commission on confirmed sponsorship revenue secured
• 20% commission on new business contracts originated and secured

Commission is paid on signed contracts and received deposits.

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed with long-term growth in mind.

Individuals who consistently generate new business, secure sponsorship revenue, and contribute positively to company growth may have the opportunity to transition into a more structured ongoing role with DASCH Productions, including a monthly retainer structure alongside commission opportunities.

Why Join DASCH Productions

• Work on high-level corporate, cultural, and experiential events
• Be part of a growing, award-winning company
• Flexible, project-based scheduling
• Direct impact on company growth and business development
• Opportunity to build long-term industry relationships across Canada
• Strong earning potential for high performers

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief overview of:

• Sponsorships or partnerships you have secured
• New business or clients you have personally brought in
• Experience with proposals, bids, or procurement opportunities (if applicable)

Only candidates with demonstrated success in generating revenue and cultivating business opportunities will be considered.