Events Team Member – 2 open roles
What’s the role?
An exciting opportunity to develop and deliver a dynamic programme of events that supports the Women in PR community. This role allows you to connect members, foster career development, and drive awareness of WiPR’s key initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with the rest of the committee and will be supported by the Events Shadow Committee member.
What will I be doing?
- Creating and managing an engaging calendar of events that blend in-person and virtual formats, ensuring accessibility and appeal to our diverse membership. Key events include summer and Christmas networking events and the AGM in January.
- Collaborating with the Mentoring and Campaigns teams to design events that align with and celebrate WiPR’s Mentoring programme and Campaigns.
- Managing all event logistics, including:
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- Drafting compelling event copy and invitations.
- Overseeing guest list management.
- Organizing venues, food and beverage, event staffing, and photography (for more significant events).
- Attendance at events
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- Partnering with the Sponsorship team to source, collaborate with, and manage relationships with agencies and industry partners that provide venues or catering in exchange for brand visibility.
- Working with the Social Media and Communications team to promote events, drive attendance, and strengthen WiPR’s reputation as an inclusive, value-driven organization.
- Engaging with Events Shadow Members, inviting their input, and offering opportunities for growth and learning.
What experience do I need?
- Planning and executing professional events.
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including sponsors and team members.
- Managing event logistics and communications.
- Promoting events through social and digital channels – working with our social media team.
- Building relationships with agency and industry partners.
What skills are you looking for?
- Creativity: Designing events that excite and engage.
- Collaboration: Working closely with diverse teams and partners.
- Organisation: Keeping track of multiple details and timelines.
- Proactivity: Anticipating challenges and opportunities.
- Communication: Clear and compelling messaging across all platforms.
- Strategic Thinking: Ensuring events align with WiPR’s goals.
What’s the commitment?
Approximately 2-3 hours per week (8-10 hours per month), with some additional time for key events.
What’s the big picture?
We’re looking for someone passionate about creating opportunities and making the PR industry a better place for women. If you love connecting people and delivering meaningful experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
If you would like to put yourself forward to join our busy, passionate and friendly WiPR team of volunteers, then please do consider nominating yourself. All roles have a two year tenure.
If you know someone who currently isn’t a member but who could really add value to our work, do please encourage them to put themselves forward and join as a member.
We’d love to hear why you want to join us. You can nominate yourself by clicking on the link below.
Simply nominate yourself by using this form
In addition to being a member of WiPR (or willing to become one), nominees will need to provide their name, job title, company name and we will also ask for voluntary disclosure of diversity data.
We look for a wide range of different voices and lived experiences to make sure our committee is reflective of the entire women in PR community.
So what are you waiting for? If you want to join us, please throw your hat in the ring.
Applications are open from now until 12th January 2025. Once we have all applications, we will ask our members to vote. We’ll let you know when the voting opens. Our successful applicants will be announced at our AGM at the end of January.
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Here is a list of our other open roles and a link full job descriptions.
