Student Engagement Lead - Toronto, Canada - Toronto School of Management

Toronto School of Management

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Specific

Responsibilities
***- Manage all aspects of event planning meeting strict deadlines and budget demands

Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to craft and implement creative and logístical aspects of all events
Stay current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges
Establish standard procedures and train staff to execute them
Comply with legal, insurance, health and safety regulations at all times
Coordinate with internal staff, clients, vendors, and others to establish needs for events, and serve as liaison to senior level executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
Research resources, make site visits, and lead preevent meetings when necessary to help staff make decisions about event design
Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
Oversee client experiences from conception through postevent, managing onsite preparations, production, and event breakdown, ensuring consistent, highlevel service throughout all phases
Maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise on the event day

Knowledge and Skills

Proven success as an event planner or coordinator
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in maintaining and building enriching business relationships
Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to handle pressure and make splitsecond decisions
Flexibility to travel both domestic and internationally, as needed

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Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in event management or a related discipline
Experience in marketing and/or public relations
Proficient with the Event Management System and Cvent registration tool used to manage registration and event logistics