Part-Time Student Events Planner

UCSA; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) is seeking a part-time Event Co-ordinator to plan and deliver exciting student experiences at UC. You’ll work with student clubs and volunteers, coordinating venues, vendors and stakeholders to create memorable events for our campus community.

You will contribute to run sheets, logistics, and post-event evaluations, while developing your event management skills in a fast-paced student environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning or supporting events, incl. student clubs or community activities.
• Creative, enquiring mind capable of thinking outside the box.
• Strong teamwork and sense of humour.
• Empathy for students and appreciation for diverse groups.
• Willingness to learn and develop event management skills.
• Current full driver's licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a wide range of student-focused events.
• Create run sheets and coordinate suppliers and stakeholders.
• Assist with post-event evaluations and learning for future events.

Skills

Event planning experience

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Creative thinking

Student engagement empathy

Bi-cultural competence open-mindedness

Education

Studying towards a degree in event management/marketing/tourism/hospitality/communications

Job description

University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) is seeking a part-time Event Co-ordinator to plan and deliver exciting student experiences at UC. You’ll work with student clubs and volunteers, coordinating venues, vendors and stakeholders to create memorable events for our campus community.

You will contribute to run sheets, logistics, and post-event evaluations, while developing your event management skills in a fast-paced student environment.