Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff, AB

Job details
Part-time | Full-time
23 hours ago
Benefits
Housing allowance
Skills
Web design
Microsoft Outlook
Management
Word processing
Databases
Administrative experience
Project management
Bachelor's
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Marketing
Time management
Full job description
Festival Coordinator-Tradeshow
We are looking to hire for the following term position from September 8, 2026 - November 10, 2026.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the flagship programs of Banff Centre. As one of the world’s pre-eminent mountain festivals – and a co-founder of the International Alliance for Mountain Film — the Festival began more than 40 years ago in the small Rocky Mountain town of Banff, Alberta. What began as a one-day festival of climbing films has now blossomed into a nine-day event in Banff that explores and celebrates what Mountain Culture means to people around the world. Events include film screenings; film, book, and photography competitions; a filmmaking workshop and mountain marketplace.

The Mountain Culture department at Banff Centre is looking for Tradeshow Support to assist in the coordination and implementation of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival's tradeshow. Reliable, self-motivated, and highly organized while remaining flexible to changing priorities, demonstrating strong written and oral communication abilities and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with all stakeholders, partners, and guests.

Specific Accountabilities
Administers all aspects of trade show organization for over 60 booths, including:

prompts updates to the exhibitor webpage
designs and implements exhibitor registration packages and exhibitor handbook
processes exhibitor registrations and payments
oversees provision of operational and technical requirements
assists with marketing and remedial efforts as required
organizes sponsor exhibitions
ensures completeness of trade show portion of group résumé
supervises volunteer trade show coordinators
liaises with exhibitors during the festivals, troubleshooting where required
meets revenue expectations for booth rentals
tracks in-coming and out-going exhibitor shipments
manages AHS Environment, Health, and Public Safety forms and requirements
designs Festival Marketplace floorplan in accordance with registrations
answers questions for all attending sponsors and exhibitors
manages the exhibitor waitlist and solicits for new exhibitors as needed
liaises with Banff Centre departments regarding F&B, Housekeeping, Security, Media & Production and other departments as necessary
Qualification and Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Minimum three-to-five years' administrative experience
Previous experience with events, tradeshows and/or festivals is required
Strong computer skills in word processing, Outlook, Excel and databases;
Demonstrated ability to work independently, to lead by example, to problem-solve responsibly, and to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external individuals and organizations while working cohesively within a dynamic team
Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once while still maintaining exemplary attention to detail
Knowledge of Banff Centre and the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is a definite asset
Special Requirements
Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
Employment Terms & Benefits
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, unconventional support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
This position pays $ 6700 for the term
This position is part time in September and October, increasing to full-time from October 25 – November 10.
We are hiring for the term position: September 8- November 10, 2026
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing (based on availability)


Application Process
We are accepting applications for this position until suitable candidates have been found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.