Ottawa Race Weekend is Coming Up!
The nice weather has finally come to Ottawa so find those running shoes and lace up! On May 23rd and 24th the downtown core will once again be home to the annual Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. Have you been training for a race, looking for your next chance to support your community, or are you looking for something to do …
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As the weather gets warmer and we see images of tulips and flowers everywhere we go on Bank Street, we quickly realized Mother’s Day was approaching. Tulips and flowers may not be a symbol of Mother’s Day, but we tend to see them as a fun, festive reminder to start planning special Mother’s Day activities. We’re all busy people …
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There are so many great reasons to live in Centretown. It’s at the hub of everything and there is always something interesting to do. Stumble upon unique shops and restaurants right outside your door. You are sure to fall in love with this trendy and emerging neighborhood. Downtown Bank will be right at your finger tips with so many great …
MoreCommuniqué: une proposition communautaire dans le cadre de Fierté 2015
POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE Le 15 janvier 2015 Communiqué: une proposition communautaire dans le cadre de Fierté 2015 Une proposition a été élaborée afin que les résidants d’Ottawa puissent participer au 30e anniversaire du Festival communautaire de la fierté et qu’un nouvel organisme qui assumera la pleine responsabilité pour le Festival à l’avenir puisse faire la transition sans heurt. Selon le …
MoreNews Release: A Community Proposal for Pride 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 15, 2015 Backgrounder: A Community Proposal for Pride 2015 A proposal has been developed so that the residents of Ottawa can be assured that a community-based Pride festival continues for the 30th anniversary, while allowing for the smooth transition to a new organization that can take primary responsibility for the festival in the future. According to …
MoreCapital Pride 2015
Would you like to be involved in Capital Pride 2015? Listed below are the available positions. Please visit the links for more information on each role and how to apply. The deadline to apply for volunteer positions or Festival Producer is Friday, March 20th, 2015. 1) Festival Producer 2) Assistant Producer 3) Budget Officer 4) Information Management Officer 5) Sponsorship Lead …
MoreCapital Pride: Community Members at Large
Community Members at Large / Membres communautaires actifs/-ives Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer, the Community Members at Largeis up to three individuals in the community invited to sit on the OperationsCommittee and provide additional perspectives and expertise to ensure asuccessful festival. The Community Members at Large would help torepresent different interests within the community that should be taken intoconsideration …
MoreCapital Pride: Community Coordinator
Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer, the Community Coordinator willbe responsible for promoting the festival within the community and networkingwith groups within the community. The Community Coordinator will work atengaging community participation and ensure that the festival meets the needsof community members. Responsibilities - Engage with and involve community members in thefestival - Ensure that the diverse needs of the communityare met …
MoreCapital Pride: Parade Coordinator
Parade Coordinator / Coordonnateur ou coordinatrice du défilé Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer, the Parade Coordinator isresponsible for establishing the parade route and managing the paradeparticipants. Responsibilities - Establish parade route and ensure all requiredpermits are obtained - Facilitate parade participant registration - Organize order of groups in parade - Oversee any assistant coordinators andsub-committees as required Qualifications - Direct knowledge and experience with …
MoreCapital Pride: Volunteer Coordinator
Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer, the Volunteer Coordinatorwill be responsible for recruiting and establishing a viable volunteer base tomeet the needs of festival planning and execution. The VolunteerCoordinator will liaise with other festival coordinators to establishvolunteer requirements and schedules. Responsibilities - Establish a volunteer recruitment strategy - Recruit and oversee volunteers - Maintain a database of volunteer information - Provide initial training and …
MoreCapital Pride: Event Coordinator
Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer, the Events Coordinator willwork with the Bank Street BIA to design and manage the physical site for thefestival and ensure necessary permits are obtained and that city by-laws arefollowed. The Events Coordinator will also help to establish the entertainment. Responsibilities - Will help establish the information architectureand an information management system - Ensure health and safety …
MoreCapital Pride: Communications Coordinator
Position Description Reporting to the FestivalProducer and Assistant Producer, the CommunicationsCoordinatorwill be responsible for ensuring unified messaging and a commonlook and feel for all outgoing information. The Communications Coordinatorwill oversee media relations, social media, marketing, and the prideguide. Responsibilities - Manage all outgoing communication andadvertising to ensure consistent messaging - Help develop media communications with theFestival Producer and Bank Street BIA - Oversee development …
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