Student Intern Position Description: Assistant Director of Programs and Events

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of programs and events will assist the Director of Programs and other Chapter Leaders with the chapter’s programming function, including responsibility for topic/speaker selection, site selection, and overall meeting management and reporting.

Time Commitment:

Term: One year

Estimated Time Requirements per month:

·         Attending board meetings: 1 hours plus travel time

·         Attending programs committee meetings: 1-2 hours plus travel time

·         Attending monthly chapter programs: 2 hours plus travel time

·         Communicating with newsletter editor, individuals responsible for website, administrative office and committee members about routine issues: 2-3hours

Responsibilities:

Program Development

·         Ensures a relevant program/event is held on a regular basis (at least one each quarter)

·         Solicits program topics from membership and evaluates relevance and interest to members

·         Administers program events within budget

·         Attracts and secures speakers who address the concerns and interests of the membership

·         Coordinates locations for meetings

·         Collects and reports on participant feedback of programs, and uses feedback to plan future events

·         Provides meeting details, including speaker’s biography for chapter website and/or newsletter.

Training

·         Recruits and trains incoming vice president of programs and events and makes recommendation to him/her regarding future speakers, topics, etc.

·         Recruits and trains volunteers to support program functions.

Board Participation

·         Attends board meetings, chapter programs, and regular committee meetings.

·         Represents the chapter professionally and ethically

·         Participates in board meetings and chapter meetings

Qualifications:

·         Full-time and part-time student

·         Possesses marketing and public relation skills

·         Skilled in written and verbal communication, personal interaction and problem-solving

·         Ability to plan, organize and execute activities as required by the position

·         Ability to complete projects within established timeframes

·         Ability to delegate tasks and monitor follow-through

·         Ability to attract and lead committee members

·         Time available to fully participate in chapter events

Perks:

• Free ATD Maryland Membership for 1 year