We’re Hiring: Event Operations Coordinator

Want to be part of one of Kaslo’s biggest community celebrations?

Kaslo May Days is looking for an organized, reliable and community-minded person to join our team as an Event Operations Coordinator for May Days 2027.

This is a hands-on temporary contract position that combines administrative coordination with on-the-ground event operations. You’ll work with vendors, volunteers, contractors and event organizers to help keep everything running smoothly before and throughout May Days.

Position at a Glance

Rate: $28/hour
Hours: Approximately 80 hours total
Pre-event: Approximately 40 hours beginning in late February 2027
On-site: Approximately 40 hours from May 20–24, 2027
May Days: May 22–24, 2027
Location: Kaslo, BC
Total compensation: $2,240
Application deadline: October 31, 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

The Event Operations Coordinator will take the lead on many of the practical details that bring May Days together, including:

• Coordinating vendor applications, communication and site assignments
• Welcoming vendors and assisting with setup
• Helping lay out and prepare the event site in Vimy Park
• Coordinating site logistics, contractors and event supplies
• Helping ensure emergency access and operational areas remain clear
• Supporting garbage and portable toilet checks throughout the event
• Assisting with the Chamber table and event photo spot
• Coordinating parade barricades and other parade logistics
• Helping troubleshoot issues as they arise throughout the weekend
• Assisting with event setup, tear-down and cleanup

Who We’re Looking For

This could be a great fit for someone who is:

• Organized, dependable and comfortable taking initiative
• A strong communicator and problem-solver
• Comfortable working independently and with a wide variety of people
• Experienced with Google Workspace and spreadsheets
• Comfortable working outdoors and being active throughout the event
• Able to assist with moving and placing event equipment and materials

A valid driver’s license and access to transportation for event-related errands are required.

Schedule

Pre-event work begins in the last week of February 2027 and continues periodically in the months leading up to May Days. Approximately 40 hours are anticipated for vendor applications, communication, planning and other coordination.

On-site responsibilities run from Thursday, May 20 through Monday, May 24, with approximately 40 hours anticipated for setup, vendor coordination, site operations, parade support and event wrap-up.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your resume to thekaslochamber@gmail.com by October 31, 2026.

Questions about the position are welcome at the same email address.