Title Summer Student - Special Events Organizer

Summer Student – Special Events Organizer

Lookout Housing and Health Society

Date Posted:
Jun 3, 2026

Location:

New Westminster, BC, Canada

Employment Status:
Full Time (Temporary)

Salary: $19.85 per hour

Shifts:

Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Russell Housing – part of Lookout Housing and Health Society – offers a dynamic and meaningful summer student opportunity for individuals passionate about social justice, community service, and supporting vulnerable populations. As a harm reduction‑focused tenancy program, our mission is to provide compassionate care and connect individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction with essential resources and support services.

This role provides hands‑on experience in frontline community work, including case planning, harm reduction strategies, basic wound care, and facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities such as art sessions, bingo, and community clean‑ups. Students will also be involved in special projects addressing critical issues such as extreme weather response, the opioid crisis, and community outreach.

The position is temporary for 8 weeks.

• Assist in planning and coordinating special events from conception to execution.
• Research and secure event venues, vendors, and other resources.
• Coordinate logistics, including event schedules, volunteers, and peer participation.
• Assist with event promotion, community outreach, and marketing efforts.
• Provide on‑site support during events, including setup, participant registration, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure the success of each event.
• Assist with post‑event evaluation and analysis to identify areas for improvement.

• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student in a relevant field (e.g., Event Management, Fine Arts – Visual or Ceramic, Communications, Community Mental Health, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in art events, art programming, community art events, and/or art sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and Instagram.
• Previous experience in event planning, customer service, or related fields is preferred but not required.
• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.

Applications will be accepted until June 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities, and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.