VP Conference and Events

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 wendy.yan@cus.ca if you have any questions or concerns.