Join Our Club's Events Team
- Human Resource Assistants
- Mar 8
- 3 min read
Do you want to become an Events Assistant? Our club is looking to put together a small support team to help the Event Coordinator plan and run major club events. Behind every successful event is a volunteer team working to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The Events Team plays a key role in creating engaging, inclusive experiences that support creativity, collaboration, and professional development. If you are creative and enjoy creating collaborative opportunities for students, this role might be for you!
What Does the Events Team Do?
The Events Team supports the planning, coordination, and execution of club events. Working closely with the Events Coordinator, Club Director, and Leadership Team, this team helps bring ideas to life! Events Team members assist by organizing logistics, supporting programming, and making sure each event aligns with the club’s goals and values.
Much of the team’s work happens behind the scenes. Common duties include preparing spaces and schedules or supporting presenters and welcoming attendees to individual events. Overall, our Events Assistants help create positive and memorable experiences for attendees.
Each year, the club hosts a major event and as a member of the Events Team, you’ll play a key role in helping plan and run it successfully. This year’s event is the Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament, taking place in Fall 2026, where we’ll be raising money for the student food kitchen. If you’re interested in helping bring this event to life, we’d love to have you join us.
What Does an Events Assistant Do?
As an Events Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day planning and execution of club events. Your responsibilities may include:
Assisting with planning and organizing club events such as workshops, meetings, guest speakers, networking sessions, and social events.
Supporting event logistics, including scheduling, room bookings, setup, and breakdown.
Supporting the Events Coordinator on major projects and larger-scale events.
Helping promote events through club communication channels such as social media, email, and putting up posters.
Collaborating with other club teams, including HR, Marketing, and Leadership to align events with club goals.
Assisting during events by welcoming attendees, supporting presenters, and ensuring events run smoothly.
Helping gather feedback after events to support continuous improvement.
What’s in It for You?
Be listed on the website as part of the club’s Leadership Team.
Gain hands-on experience in event planning and coordination.
Develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Build experiences you can add to your resume.
Participate in networking opportunities with fellow students and guest speakers.
Build confidence and try new skills in a supportive volunteer environment.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for students who enjoy organizing activities, working with others, and helping create welcoming experiences. Students interested in event planning, communications, leadership, or community engagement may find this role especially rewarding, but anyone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and collaborative is encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Interest in event planning, coordination, or community engagement.
Reliable, organized, and willing to take initiative.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, student-led environment.
Must be a current full-time Durham College student.
How to Apply
If you are not currently a member of the club, you can apply to this role via our general application on our Join Us page. Within the survey, there is a question asking if you would like more information on any of our club’s sub-groups, including the Events Team. Check the box next to the Events Team, and someone from our HR Team will provide you with more information about the role. If you are already a club member, reach out to the Club Director or HR Team in the club chat to learn more. If you can’t access the chat, please use the contact form on the website to inquire about the role.
Time Commitment
This is a part-time, volunteer student leadership role. Time commitment varies depending on scheduled events and projects, with an average of a few hours per week. Responsibilities are shared across the team and completed collaboratively.
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