cbdc-intern-events-april-2016

INTERN, EVENTS The Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) is the leading organization advancing diversity on Canada’s boards.

Founded in 2009, the Council and its growing number of Founding and Corporate Member organizations are committed to creating a more globally competitive Corporate Canada, in part because more boards are comprised of directors who are the most qualified in a greatly expanded talent pool. The Council's definition expands the traditional board definition of industry experience, management experience, functional area of expertise, education, geography and age to also include gender, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and people with disabilities.

The Council is seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual to join the team as an Intern, Events. You will be reporting to the Manager, Governance Education supporting event logistics and will work closely with the CBDC team providing administrative support. This is an exciting opportunity where you will gain hands on experience in event management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Create and maintain event documents for the Get on Board Governance Education Program including registration lists, name badges, agendas, and other documents as assigned 2. Act as day-to-day point of contact for vendor and participant relationships 3. Assist with venue logistics such as boardroom set up, catering, A/V requirements 4. Compile, package and courier student learning materials for all Get on Board sessions in Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto 5. Act as on-site CBDC representative at select offsite Get on Board sessions in downtown Toronto (event set up and administration) 6. Provide general administrative support as requested ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  Excellent organizational, problem solving and project management skills;  Customer-focused and responsive;  Excellent communications skills – interpersonal, telephone;  High level of technical skills in MS Office and database management;  Editing, writing and proofreading skills;  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize projects/events and meet deadlines;  Bilingualism is an asset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CBDC is a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where high performance is the expectation. CBDC strives to meet and surpass the expectations of our members and partners. As such we place strong emphasis on individual accountability and continual process improvement. CBDC is equally committed to investing in our team to help them grow in pace with the organization. We create and deliver customized training and development opportunities to help our team meet their personal and professional objectives. CBDC is located in the heart of Yorkville, at Bloor and Avenue Road.

CBDC is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in accordance with applicable Provincial laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This is a 10-week internship beginning end of April/early May. Please send your cover letter and resume to sorenstein@wxnetwork.com to apply.