Lead, Events and Partnerships



Lead, Events and Partnerships

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Central Library 800 3 Street SE Calgary

Job Type

MASSA Full Time

Job Number

2026 -00006 (Ext)

Department

420-EVENTS

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

1/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

MASSA

Total Number of Hours Worked in Week 1

35

Total Number of Hours Worked in Week 2

35

Week 1 Sunday

Off

Week 2 Sunday

Off

Week 1 Monday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Monday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Tuesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Tuesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Wednesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Wednesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Thursday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Thursday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Friday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Friday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Saturday

Off

Week 2 Saturday

Off

Classification

M

Position Details

Reporting to Director, Programming, the Lead, Events and Partnerships is responsible for: Facilitating and coordinating the involvement of community stakeholders and other Library departments and assets; Developing and maintaining respectful and effective relationships with key customers, partners, and suppliers; Evaluating customer satisfaction and attainment of related Library strategic goals; and Routinely acting as a resource for other Service Delivery units and initiatives, including as project team leader This position will focus on events at all Library locations. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of: Event or meeting management principles; Customer relationship management; and Presentation technologies. Flexibility in the daily work schedule will be required to accommodate programming and service needs as they arise including weekend and evening shifts.

Job Summary

The Lead, Events and Partnerships is responsible for the development and management of impactful and high-quality activations of library spaces, specifically events and 3rd party bookings at Central Library and Memorial Park Library and externally presented or partner-led programming in all library locations. Reporting to the Director, Programming, the Lead, Events and Partnerships is responsible for: identifying potential opportunities, customers, and partners; facilitating and coordinating the involvement of community stakeholders and other Library departments and assets; and evaluating customer satisfaction and attainment of related Library strategic goals. This position provides day-to-day supervision of team members, vendors, and suppliers and contributes positively to change, working collaboratively and constructively as part of the Programming leadership group. 

Responsibilities and Activities

1. Shape a Positive User Experience:

  • Maintain awareness of current topics, trends and opportunities among targeted literacies and audiences 
  • Oversee the identification and development of community partnerships, vendor and customer relationships for program and event delivery in alignment with the Library’s strategic priorities and system program goals. 
  • Make technology, facility, and process recommendations to enhance event and program delivery capacities. 

2. Facilitate Capacity Development: 

  • Lead the Events and Program Partnership team in identifying, planning and implementing large scale events, 3rd party bookings, and/or externally presented programs for the Library
  • Act as an educator, advisor, or collaborator to other Departments in areas of personal expertise or deliverable development. Contribute to system-wide committees as required. 
  • Manage resources effectively to meet time and financial constraints, including identification and mitigation of risks. risks to Calgary Public Library Restricted Use 
  • Continuous professional development as a Lead and future leader. 

3. Relationship Management:  

  • Liaise with the Library Foundation to support deliverable-related initiatives and campaigns as required. 
  • Represent the Library amongst related inter-organizational forums and groups and contribute to successful partnership development. 
  • Act as the Library point of contact for related customers, partners, suppliers, and external project teams 

4. Evaluation: 

  • Embed satisfaction and effectiveness measures in deliverables and processes 
  • Review results and report regularly 

5. Apply Operational Standards & Procedures:

  • Effective recruitment, training, supervision and development of direct reports including performance and attendance management. 
  • Ensure adherence to Agreements, Policies, Standards and contracts for self and team members 
  • Use recognized project management principles and techniques to successfully meet deliverable expectations for scope, time and budget 
  • Drive the development of related capabilities, competencies and processes and provide related training 

6. Execution: 

  • Projects are conducted in an effective manner that respects the needs of other staff and departments and projects credibility and professionalism to other stakeholders. Indicators include: 
  • Makes timely decisions that keep the project moving forward • Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful 
  • Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 
  • Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances 
  • Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: A recognized undergraduate degree

Work Experience:  

  • A minimum of three years of directly related and progressive experience, including working independently with clients andleading multi-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather and use a variety of data, including use of applicable software technologies. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 
  • Superior communication (verbal and written), problem solving, and decision-making skills. 
  • Advanced technological literacy skills. 

Specialized Knowledge and Practical Skills:

Working knowledge of:

  • Event or meeting management principles 
  • Customer relationship management 
  • Presentation technologies

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical & Cognitive Demands 

  • Physical demands associated with using a computer for long periods of time. 
  • Physical demands associated with travel between local work sites. 
  • Mental demands associated with simultaneous and multiple priorities, multi-tasking, and a dynamic work environment. 
  • Mental demands associated with working in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.

Calgary Public Library offers a wide range of benefits. Read more about our organization. Benefits for Calgary Public Library employees.

01
Do you have experience working in a Library?
  • No
  • Yes, as a volunteer
  • Yes, as an employee
02
I acknowledge that if hired, I will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (also known as a Police Check) and confirm that I have answered the above answers truthfully and completely.
  • Yes
  • I wish to withdraw my application
03
Do you have any relatives and/or were you referred by an employee of Calgary Public Library? If yes, please indicate the location and name of the employee in your answer.
04
If not successful for this role, please indicate your preferred location(s) for other positions, if any.
  • South East Branches
  • South West Branches
  • North East Branches
  • North West Branches
  • Any Branch
  • Central Library
  • Not Interested in Other Positions
05
If not successful for this role, please check the blocks of time that you ARE available to work for other positions:
  • All Library Operational Hours
  • Weekday Morning Hours
  • Weekday Afternoon Hours
  • Weekday Evening Hours
  • Saturdays
  • Sundays
  • Not Interested in other positions at this time

Required Question

Employer
Calgary Public Library
Address
800 3 Street SE

Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2E7