Open Roles

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Event Manager - Women in Engineering Christchurch 

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About Us

Women in Engineering Christchurch's mission is to connect, empower and elevate women at all stages of their career. We foster a vibrant and supportive community to amplify engagement and create a sense of belonging. We run approximately 10 events per year, ranging from industry panels and speaker sessions to networking evenings and social gatherings. 

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The Opportunity

We're looking for two enthusiastic Event Managers to join our committee of five. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership and event planning skills while making a real impact in the engineering community. You'll take the lead on organizing and managing all aspects of our diverse event portfolio, bringing both existing favourites and fresh ideas to life. 

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What You'll Do

As an Event Manager, you'll be responsible for: 

• Planning and executing 4-5 events per year (approximately one event every 1-2 months between two event managers)  

• Managing all event logistics including venue booking, catering, registrations, and day-of coordination 

• Collaborating with speakers, sponsors, and vendors 

• Delegating tasks to committee members and volunteers as needed 

• Bringing creative ideas for new event formats while maintaining our successful recurring events 

• Attending fortnightly Friday morning committee meetings 

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Time Commitment

Approximately 2 hours per week, with some flexibility depending on the event calendar. You'll need to attend events in person and participate in occasional in-person meetings. 

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Who We're Looking For 

• Christchurch-based individuals who are passionate about supporting women in engineering 

• Organized self-starters who can manage multiple moving parts 

• People willing to give event planning a go - enthusiastic beginners are welcome! 

• Team players who enjoy collaborating with others 

• Ideally, some event planning experience (but not essential) 

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What You'll Gain 

• Valuable leadership and event management experience 

• Connections within Christchurch's engineering and professional community 

• The opportunity to shape events that make a difference 

• A supportive committee environment with existing resources and documentation 

• Committee volunteer work counts towards Continuous Professional Development for Engineering New Zealand Chartership