The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing the 10 th Annual ASA Banquet and must report directly to the Director of External Relations. The ASA Banquet is the Accounting Student
Association’s signature networking event that invites over 12 sponsors and 100 students each year. This banquet allows students to network with representatives from various firms over a three-course dinner and speeches from distinguished guests. The Coordinators will ensure this year’s banquet is successful and enjoyable. The Coordinators must handle all tasks with a professional and positive attitude.
• Organize logistics of the banquet
• Secure a venue for the banquet
• Liaise between professionals who will be attending the banquet
• Promote the banquet through various promotion channels and generate ticket sales
• Assist fellow Steering Committee members with all aspects of banquet operations
• Address any questions from students and faculty
• Represent ASA in networking events
• Additional duties may be assigned
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous event planning experience
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Respond to e-mails within 24 hours
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to represent ASA in a professional manner
• Desire to take on more responsibilities
• Attend all General Meetings
• Gain valuable organization, communication, and project management skills
• Opportunity to communicate and network with business professionals
• Develop strong leadership and teamwork skills
• April 2015 – July 2015
• Candidate must be available for banquet in July 2015
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume (in one PDF file) to sfuasa.exec@gmail.com
. Please address your cover letter to Nicole Chan, SFU ASA Director of External
Relations.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact
Nicole Chan, Director of External Relations, at nachan@sfu.ca
.