The Grey Cup Festival is more than a football celebration — it's a week-long, city-wide experience full of concerts, fan zones, cultural events, and unforgettable moments. As the Operations and Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in bringing the magic to life. From logistics to on-site execution, you'll help ensure the festival runs smoothly and delivers a world-class experience for fans, partners, and participants. This is a term position through December 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing the logistics of the Grey Cup Festival events, including venue set-up, equipment rentals, signage, transportation, décor, and ticketing.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal team to ensure all elements are deliver on time and on budget
• Support development and management of event timelines, site plans and operational checklists
• Help deliver a diverse lineup of event and activations including concerts, community programming, family zones, partner activations and more
• Liase with performers, presenters, suppliers and festival partners to ensure seamless event execution
• Coordinate volunteer team and onsite staff, providing clear direction and support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with administrative tasks
• Provide post event evaluations and reporting as required.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in event planning, event logistics and site operations is required.
• Experience working with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to liaise with diverse stakeholders including artists, partners, community group and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors, on-site, and in a dynamic team setting.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends leading up to and during the festival (November 9-18).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), experience with project/event management (ie OnePlan, Smartsheet) is an asset.
• Experience supervising volunteers is an asset.

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.