Director of Operations x3

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Role Description

LazSoc is seeking individuals who are passionate about the Lazaridis School, raising awareness of social issues, and giving back to the community. This year, we’re expanding our outreach and ensuring our events provide real value to students. By incorporating philanthropy—whether through fundraising efforts, volunteer opportunities, or initiatives that directly support the community—we aim to create events that leave a lasting impact, benefiting both Lazaridis students and the broader community.

Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

1. Working alongside the rest of the Operations portfolio to assist with event ideation, planning, and execution to shape the LazSoc event calendar.
2. Responsible for organizing set up and take down as well as coordinating event displays and layout.
3. Organizing facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, location, invitee list, etc.
4. Thinking creatively to develop new event ideas and concepts that can help LazSoc grow as an organization in order to provide the most value to students.
5. Ensuring that all LazSoc events run as smoothly and effectively as possible.
6. Working collaboratively with the marketing and corporate portfolio to develop new strategies to provide value to Lazaridis students and stakeholders.
7. Writing, formatting, and corresponding mass emails effectively with guest speakers and attendees.
8. Creatively and effectively incorporating philanthropy into events.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

1. Passion for operations/events.
2. Superior verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to be a strong team player.
4. Prior experience with (in-person) event management.
5. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to approach challenges with creative solutions that help teams meet objectives.

The average time commitment is 10-15 hours per week, with a heavier time commitment leading up to events.

Application deadline: March 6th, 11:59PM

If you have any questions please reach out to arithri.bhattacharjee@lazsoc.ca