QSURJ Event Director (2)

Arts & Science Undergraduate Society; Kingston; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A student organization is seeking an organized and creative Event Director to plan and execute events that promote community and highlight academic work. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and project management skills, and be proactive in fostering academic dialogue. This role involves managing logistics, coordinating with speakers, and evaluating event success.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in event planning or management is an asset.
• Comfortable working with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage events related to the journal.
• Handle logistics including booking venues and managing budgets.
• Evaluate event success and suggest improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Job description

About the Event Director Position

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.

Event Director 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