Spark Events Coordinators (2)

Reports to: Spark Director     

Hours: 5 – 7 hours per week

Spark is a service provided by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) that supports first-year students throughout their transition to McMaster University. Spark offers a weekly mentorship program, as well as social events, workshops, and online resources. 

Please note this posting will close on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:59pm. 

General Scope of Duties 

The Spark Events Coordinator(s) will be responsible for helping to imagine and implement four (4) large-scale workshops designed to support first-year success. The Events Coordinator(s) will also be responsible for planning first-year social events for the broader community. These events may involve collaboration with other campus groups. The Events Coordinator(s) will oversee an internal Events Committee of Spark Team Leaders and engage TL’s in the event planning process. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Detail focused, logistically minded 

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and manage others 

• Creativity and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work professionally with external groups 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus 

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and act as a support 

• Maintain confidentiality of all students in the spark program 

• The Events Coordinator is expected to be a positive role model both inside Spark and beyond, maintaining professionalism with all members of the program 

Working Conditions 

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Previous event planning experience is an asset 

• Experience with education-oriented events is valuable but not mandatory 

• Knowledge of other on-campus services is not required but may be an asset 

• Training will be provided by the Spark Coordinator 

Equipment 

• Personal computer 

More information on Spark can be found here
 

Full job description can be found here: Spark - Events Coordinator (1)