Introduction

The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in event coordination and logistics. Our flagship event – the Annual BIE Discovery and Networking Night involves a range of diverse partners and BIE students from across all years of the program connecting with each other and learning more about potential paths available to BIE students. The event involves panels and partner booths where students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from others’ experiences and network with industry partners.

Students would have the opportunity to:

- Network with employers and partners to create a large, diverse guest list and track all attendees (employers and students)

- Organise a virtual event hosted on Hopin and create a guide for attendees

- Work with Marketing and Communications Coordinator to send out event related communications to students and partners

- Secure, organise, schedule and supervise volunteers for the event

We’re looking for someone like you if:

- You are passionate about process management, organisation, and logistics

- You are a critical thinker with an ability to solve problems on a timely basis and can work under pressure

- You are attuned to the needs of different partners and students and can tailor your communications accordingly

- You are patient and adaptable in teaching, able to guide others through event logistics and processes effectively

Qualifications:

- Insights to the diversity of career paths that BIE student alumni take

- Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and professionally

- Intermediate knowledge of Mail Merge, virtual event management and the ability to learn new software quickly

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences through email, phone, text, and video conferencing

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

How will you support students in completing the project?

- Students will report directly to the VSE Career Centre Director

- Training, guidance, and mentorship will be provided by the Director and the VSE Career Centre Staff

About Company

https://careercentre.economics.ubc.ca/

The VSE Career Centre is a University of British Columbia (UBC) based centre, which takes a holistic approach as a career resource centre to support Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) students to think critically. Students are supported with their professional and personal development from self-discovery stage to by providing career coaching services and resources. Additionally, we work to build long-lasting relationships with employers, businesses and other key stakeholders to help BIE students become the top choice for recruiters in various industries.