CSTA is Hiring for a Regional Data Collection Coordinator – on Contract

CSTA’s Economic Impact (EI) Team is expanding. We’re seeking a Regional Data Collection Coordinator/Field Supervisor to join our EI Research Team onsite at events taking place in British Columbia and/or Alberta in 2019 and 2020.

Role Details:

  • Contract position – occasional, part-time
  • Must be based in either BC or Alberta and be available to travel to cities/towns in BC and Alberta in 2019 and 2020
  • Daytime/Evenings/Weekend availability required
  • Must have valid driver’s license
  • Compensation = flat rate per day for field supervision and data collection onsite at events

 Responsibilities: 

  • Recruiting paid or volunteer surveyors who will conduct face-to-face intercept surveys with event attendees.
  • Creating surveyor schedules and making adjustments on the fly.
  • Processing paperwork for payment of surveyor wages.
  • Participating in monthly coordination calls with other member of CSTA’s Economic Impact Team.
  • Supervising event surveyors and motivating them to meet survey quotas.
  • Prepping tablets with surveys and troubleshooting technical problems with survey hardware or software. 

Qualifications: 

  • Experience in a customer service role or client facing role is a must.
  • Experience with marketing, event management or event research is a big asset.
  • Must be comfortable with technology – software and hardware.
  • Experience with coaching, teaching or training is an asset.
  • Must be flexible, professional and have an ability to troubleshoot and deal with stressful event situations.
  • Past experience as a CSTA economic impact surveyor is a big asset.
  • Experience with sport events, festivals or fairs as a paid employee or event volunteer is an asset.  

Application Deadline:  September 6, 2019
Contact: Krista Benoit, CSTA, Executive Director, Marketing & Events
kbenoit@canadiansporttourism.com