Volunteer Coordinator - Contractor Opportunity! Mississauga, ON at Trixstar Productions — NeverHard

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, located at Erindale Park. This position must be available in-person. Employment Type: Independent contractor opportunity. Schedule: Mississauga Festival: September 11-13, 2026 There will be some online training/information sessions leading up to the event. September 11, 12 & 13 are full event days. Compensation: A flat rate of $1,500 for the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival event weekend! About Trixstar Productions Trixstar is a 360º event management firm that activates both city and rural markets across North America with festivals, concerts, celebrity experiences, brand activations and keynote speaker engagements. We create unique experiences and impactful events that generate excitement and create everlasting memories while raising funds and awareness for local charities and not-for-profits. Our flagship property is the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival which is now the largest comedy festival in Canada. With it, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. Our goal is to achieve excellence in all our operations while spreading laughs and joy all across the country. The Role: Are you passionate about community engagement and outdoor events? Can you lead with laughter? If so, this role may be for you! As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of volunteer coordination during the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. This includes recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising our talented group of volunteers to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. This role requires excellent organization, superior people management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain and grow volunteer base through outreach to individuals, community-based organizations and groups, colleges/universities, and corporations as needed. Work closely with all divisions of the festival to ensure the correct volunteers are in place. Assist with the development and maintenance process to assess the interests/skills of volunteers and match with appropriate activities. On-site management of volunteers before, during and after the event. Answer questions from volunteers leading up to the event (in-person, telephone, and email) ensuring they are well briefed and the festival is represented professionally. Trixstar email address to be provided. Assist with the creation of schedule and manage Bloomerang for recruitment process, ensuring volunteer positions are sufficiently filled. Maintain daily volunteer scheduling and database. Provide accurate and timely volunteer data and volunteer-requested reports. Attend and participate in regular meetings with Volunteer Manager and a post event review meeting. Guarantee that volunteers enjoy a positive experience! Qualifications : Volunteer management experience is an asset. Events experience is an asset. Experience working with Boomerang (INITLive) software would be preferred. Required Skills: Excellent organizational skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to be resourceful when solving problems Strong communication skills, both written and verbal High level of professionalism Excellent attention to detail Strong ability to learn new technology and systems The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about bringing laughter and joy to people’s lives. We are looking for someone who can laugh with them (and us) and spread that joy even further. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply here on or before August 1, 2026. This is a Contractor role expected to operate for 4 days in Mississauga, ON. The successful candidate must be available to work in-person September 11 - 13, 2026.