Director of Events
The Director of Events will report to the Vice President of Events, delegate tasks to the Events Associates and work in collaboration with the team to ensure events run successfully.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate with various vendors in order to maximize contract value
- Select catering companies and creating a menu in accordance to event needs
- Monitor event timelines and ensure event itinerary is followed
- Establish creative event themes
- Assist all operations before and after the event
- Each Director will have the opportunity to lead an event from initial planning stages to execution
- Purchase necessary decor items while ensuring all items are within budget
Other duties:
- Participate in group meetings and provide input on the status of upcoming events and feedback on past events
- Pitch the group’s initiatives to students, faculty, professionals, etc. in classrooms and at promotional events
Skills and Qualifications:
- Clear academic standing
- Must be able to attend all events and commit 5-10 hours per week
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Creative attitude
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Previous experience within a student group is an asset
- Interest in global management and/or majoring in Global Management Studies is an asset
