About this role
The Events Director is in charge of planning and executing a wide array of HR events and spearheading the HR Conference.
Time Commitment
Approx. 5-10 hrs/week throughout the school year
Term of Employment
September 2026 - April 2027
Main Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Chair and Vice Chair to develop events that aim to add value to UBC students
- Oversee event operations, including comprehensive event outlines
and time-stepping for all members
- Put on a variety of events, ensuring that they align with DiscoveHR’s
mission
- Collaborate across departments for outreach and event execution
- Collaborate with all portfolios during the year to carry out
conference plans in an effective and timely manner
- Lead all portfolios in the planning process of the conference
- Attend weekly meetings and assist with other club initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Able to develop a big picture for events while remaining detail-oriented
- Strong public speaking skills
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Creative, innovative & supportive
- Prior event planning and/or logistical experiences are an asset
Submit the following information to no later than Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM PST:
A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
A cover letter addressing the following:
Why do you believe you are suitable for this position?
What can you bring to the team and your positions
Why do you want to be a part of DiscoveHR?
Any supplemental materials you would like the Hiring Committee to review along with your application
Save the document using the naming convention, Student Number_Position.pdf (ex. 12345678_ExecutiveDirector.pdf)
Interviews will be conducted from Sept 24-26, 2026. Please indicate in your application if you require alternative arrangements for interview times. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.