TEDxUTSC Application: Director of Events
2018 Executive Team | Deadline: May 30th, 2017 at 11:00 PM
Email all applications to [email protected] attaching your résumé and completed application
below. Please title the application file name as follows: “Position_Name_Application” and title the
resume file name as follows: “Position_Name_Resume”. Please only submit 1 completed application
of your top choice. Thanks!
Thank you for your interest in applying for the TEDxUTSC 2018 Executive Team. Congratulations on taking
your first step in becoming a part of the team that will represent UTSC on the global TED phenomenon.
As part of one of the most engaging student groups at UTSC, we assure you that during your term with
the team, you will see extraordinary growth in your personal and professional lives.
Job Description – reporting to the Lead of Marketing & Communications
As the Director of Events, you will work with the Lead of Marketing & Communications and your
designated Associates to execute key marketing events throughout the year in order to promote
TEDxUTSC, engage students and the community, and create awareness and excitement on campus. You
will work with the Lead of Conference Development to hire the Associates and ensure optimal
teamwork and collaboration between them and the Executives. You will be expected to come up with
innovative event ideas and ensure TEDxUTSC has a presence during the year including at Clubs Week,
Orientation and ARTSIDEOUT. We are looking for an ambitious individual with previous event-planning
experience, someone who is well-connected on campus and has strong interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
 Execution of at least 2 individual key strategic marketing events before the Conference to raise
awareness of TEDxUTSC and increase student awareness and interest
 Working with the Lead of Conference Development to hire and train the Associate Team
 Working with the Lead of Program Development in planning, coordinating and executing the
critical Speakers and Sponsors’ Mix N’ Mingle event
Required Qualifications:
 Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
 Resourcefulness and networks within and outside of campus
 Superior verbal and written communications skills
 Previous event planning experience is an asset
 Strong team player and execution-focused as an individual contributor
 Previous leadership experience is recommended
Tell us about yourself.
Contact
Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Academics
Program Study:
Current Year of Study:
*After Winter 2017
Social Media
Facebook (Mandatory):
Twitter (Mandatory):
Instagram:
If you are applying for more than one position, please rank the positions:
1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
Please list out any commitments (i.e. work terms, extracurricular, etc.) you may be involved in for
the coming year (beginning May 2017), including the duration and your expected weekly
contribution – in number of hours. Please also list if you are or will be out of the country for any
period longer than 2 weeks and the duration of your trip.
Successful candidates will be contacted soon to schedule interview times and will be approximately
30 minutes long. Please keep an eye on your email and know your schedule/availability for the
interview week and weekend.
Please answer the following questions to allow us to better assess your candidacy for this position.
The word limit on each question is strict, so please double-check your answers!
1. In 200 words, or fewer: What enticed you to join TEDxUTSC? What aspirations would you have as
Director of Events? Please name one goal and be specific.
2. In 200 words, or fewer: Choose one extracurricular or one employment opportunity you have listed
on your resume and explain how it has made you the ideal candidate for the Director of Events.
Describe your impact in the role and the skills you have gained through this experience.
3. In 200 words, or fewer: Describe a time you utilized leadership skills to ensure an event, program, or
project was executed successfully.
4. In 100 words total, or fewer: Briefly explain why you selected your 2nd and 3rd choice of roles.