{
    "title": "Event Director \u2013 FIFA World Youth Championship 2007",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-05 17:37:52",
    "published_at": "2005-03-24 09:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/event-director-fifa-world-youth-championship-2007",
    "short_url": "http://prez.ly/P1Fd",
    "culture": "en",
    "language": "EN",
    "subtitle": "The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) is seeking, beginning in June, 2005, the services of a full-time Event Director for the FIFA World Youth Championship Canada 2007. The FIFA World Youth Championship Canada 2007 is a three-week long, 6-site, 24-nation, 52-match tournament featuring the best young\u2026",
    "slug": "event-director-fifa-world-youth-championship-2007",
    "body": "<p>The FIFA World Youth Championship Canada 2007 is a three-week long, 6-site, 24-nation, 52-match tournament featuring the best young 20-year-old players in the world. It is the second largest event staged by FIFA after the FIFA World Cup.</p><p><strong>Principal Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Plan and implement all aspects of each special event</span></li><li><span>Development of event critical path</span></li><li><span>Actively develop and work with working committees, including involvement with each Site</span></li><li><span>Organizing Committee (SOC), the National Organizing Committee (NOC), and FIFA</span></li><li><span>Be responsible for budget preparation and all aspects of financial management of each SOC</span></li><li><span>Excellent working relationships in a volunteer committee environment</span></li><li><span>Volunteer management, including recruiting, training and supervising special event volunteers</span></li><li><span>Recruit and train volunteer committees</span></li><li><span>Securing and managing relationships with event partners, sponsors and suppliers</span></li><li><span>Development of marketing and PR campaigns</span></li><li><span>Development of ticket sales plan</span></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Superior organizational and interpersonal skills</span></li><li><span>University Degree or College Diploma; preferably in sport management or related field</span></li><li><span>Ten or more years of event related experience, and hands-on experience in all aspects of event management including event creation, budgeting, sit negotiations, logistics, vendor and on-site management</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team</span></li><li><span>Excellent time management, verbal and written communication, decision making, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills</span></li><li><span>Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time and be able to work within tight timelines. Flexibility and problem solving are critical</span></li><li><span>Oversees all operational aspects of the LOC</span></li><li><span>Assist in the recruitment of all championship staff members</span></li><li><span>This position also involves a certain level of business development. Candidate must be able to prepare and &ldquo;pitch&rdquo; sponsorship packages to relevant, likeminded brands that are looking to associate with our brand and our brand objectives</span></li><li><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated track record of special event management, from planning to on-site execution, to stewardship</span></li><li><span>Ability to motivate, mentor and develop working committees</span></li><li><span>Ability to think strategically and creatively</span></li><li><span>Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment</span></li><li><span>Ability to develop a budget, coupled with the ability to diligently analyze and keep within the constraints of a budget</span></li><li><span>Bilingualism is a major asset</span></li><li><span>A soccer background would be an asset</span></li></ul><p>The ability to work very flexible hours and to travel extensively is a requirement of this full-time position. This position is a term contract beginning in June 2005 and finishing in August 2007.</p><p>All applications should be addressed to: <a href=\"mailto:employment@soccercan.ca\">employment@soccercan.ca</a></p><p>or by mail to:</p><p><strong>The Search Committee &ndash; Event Director</strong><br>\u200bThe Canadian Soccer Association<br>\u200b237 Metcalfe Street<br>\u200bOttawa, Ontario<br>\u200bK2P 1R2</p><p>or by fax to: (613) 237-1516</p><p>THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: APRIL 21, 2005</p><p>The Association thanks all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-e73a4208-501c-4bd2-b8e3-404932db0917\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Paulo Senra</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Chief Communications &amp; Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:psenra@canadasoccer.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"psenra@canadasoccer.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>psenra@canadasoccer.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(416)&nbsp;882-7919\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(416)&nbsp;882-7919\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(416)&nbsp;882-7919</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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            "name": "Paulo Senra",
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