Associate, Conference

Commerce Undergraduate Society • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

Conference Associates are highly organized and able to work under pressure to ensure the smooth running of the 2-day conference and other workshops. They will have to be adaptable and have excellent communication skills to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all conference attendees.

Requirements

• Organization and timeliness
• Able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances
• Professional communication skills, along with the ability to speak credibly to strategy, tech, and boutique firms
• Excellent multitasker, able to prioritize and possesses project management skills
• Ability to prepare for and adapt to changing circumstances/unforeseen situations

Nice To Haves

• Previous event planning experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Organize venue and AV contracts for all components of the conference and competition (i.e. delegate socials, networking events, and conference rooms)
• Coordinate with third parties to secure transportation, food, and other required items for the conference, competition, and all programming leading up to the main event
• Create event schedules and logistic plans for all execs
• Lead event set up and take down
• Delegate and clearly communicate tasks, schedules, and requirements to the SDR Executive Team and Volunteers for the days of the event
• Lead speaker and competitor experience throughout the conference and workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed