QSURJ Event Director (2)

Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS); Kingston; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A university organization in Kingston is seeking an organized and creative individual to join their team as an Event Director. The role involves planning and executing various events while collaborating with both students and faculty. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and project management skills, showing a commitment to fostering discussions around academic work through engaging events.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive individual.
• Ability to work comfortably with students and faculty.
• Interest in fostering academic dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage events related to the journal.
• Handle logistics and scheduling for events.
• Communicate details with speakers and participants.
• Organize volunteers or staff for events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking an organized and creative individual to join our team as an Event Director. In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing events that promote the journal, build community, and highlight academic work. From brainstorming ideas to coordinating logistics, you’ll ensure our events run smoothly and leave a lasting impact on attendees.

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with both students and faculty. Strong communication and project management skills are key, as well as an interest in fostering academic dialogue through engaging events.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, plan, and manage events related to the journal, including panels, workshops, and the annual issue launch party
• Handle logistics and scheduling, including booking venues, managing budgets, and coordinating event materials
• Communicate with confirmed speakers, professors, and participants, providing them with all final event details
• Recruit and organize volunteers or staff to help support events when needed
• Create post-event “care packages” (summaries, resources, and highlights) for those who could not attend
• Work with the editorial team to ensure events align with the journal’s mission and timeline
• Promote events in collaboration with the marketing/publicity team to ensure strong attendance
• Evaluate event success and suggest improvements for future programming