Executive Director

Duties will include:

• Work with the board of directors to ensure the successful organization and execution of an annual Winter Festival

• Leads the organization in the development, implementation and evaluation of operational planning

• Organization, creation and execution of a variety of events such as dinners, parties, parades, galas, fundraisers, sporting events, family events and more

• Fundraising for the festival and society including but not limited to: Securing sponsorships from local businesses, grant writing, selling advertising in the annual brochure, fundraising events including auctions and raffles

• Volunteer management and organization

• Hiring and management of seasonal employees

• Promotion and marketing of the festival and the society

• Social media, press releases, interviews and other forms of communication on behalf of the festival and society

• Administrative duties in the VWC office such as responding to emails, answering phones, retail sales of event tickets and merchandise

• Communicate and coordinate with the VWC accounting team to provide invoices and ensure bills are paid on time

• Fulfilling e-commerce and online ticket orders

• Ensure the society is achieving its mission and vision on an annual basis, implementing the goals of the five-year strategic plan and adhering to the core values of the society