50/50 Program Coordinator

• Company: Canucks Sports & Entertainment
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Level: Administration
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Address: 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, V6B 6G1
• Job Status: Permanent

Position: 50/50 Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Manager, Canucks for Kids Fund

Department: Canucks for Kids Fund

POSITION SUMMARY:

The 50/50 Program began in 1994 and has been successfully raising money in support of the Canucks for Kids Fund at Rogers Arena for the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Warriors, Canucks SuperSkills, an NBA Preseason Game, and concerts and other special events. This year the team will also be assisting to launch the 50/50 Program for the Abbotsford Canucks, our newly relocated AHL team.

Funds raised support CFKF charitable recipients, including the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Canucks Family Education Center.  Last season, the 50/50 program raised more than $14 million dollars. This is a part-time, hourly, events-based position.

A typical shift includes:

• Coordinating the financial, technical, and logistical components of each raffle lottery
• Organizing, training, and motivating a diverse group of 50/50 volunteer sellers
• Carrying out all pre- and post-draw operations
• Overseeing the secure handling of electronic equipment and lottery revenues

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Available to work at least 50% of all events at Rogers Arena each month, with a typical start time of 4:30pm
• Available to work during the Christmas holiday season, spring break, and summer as shifts are dependent on the event schedule
• Comfortable working with technology, including tablet-based applications
• Ability to thrive and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• A reliable team player who respects people who volunteer and knows how to make their team’s day
• Driven with initiative and a commitment to service excellence
• Experience cash handling and supervising staff is an asset
• Experience working in a volunteer-focused program is an asset
• Non-Canadian residents must hold a valid work permit expiring no earlier than August 2022

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment.  Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.

• Salary/Wage: Hourly

Post Date: July 28, 2022