Assistant Events Manager The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HONG KONGWanchaiUpdate time: August 13,2019
Job Description
Come join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong as our Assistant Events Manager! Our office thrives on fresh ideas, is abuzz with collaborations and isn’t afraid to try new things…all with the aim to bring value, access and engagement to our members! Your colleagues are a mix of Canadians and local Hong Kongers who espouse the Canadian values of inclusion, respect, sustainability and the love of the great outdoors.
The Assistant Events Manager reports directly to the Events & Marketing Manager and will work closely with all the departments within the Chamber. This role will be responsible for organizing and executing a wide range of the Chamber’s events. The Assistant Events Manager will contribute to the team an all-rounded support to various signature events to support the business needs of the Chamber’s sponsors and members as well as raise the overall profile of the Chamber. S/he will also be the Person in-charge of some projects. The Chamber is a signatory to the Equal Opportunities Commission’s Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter.
Detailed Summary of the Job
The Assistant Events Manager reports directly to the Events & Marketing Manager and will work closely with all the departments within the Chamber. This role will be responsible for organizing and executing a wide range of the Chamber’s events. The Assistant Events Manager will contribute to the team an all-rounded support to various signature events to support the business needs of the Chamber’s sponsors and members as well as raise the overall profile of the Chamber. S/he will also be the Person in-charge of some projects. The Chamber is a signatory to the Equal Opportunities Commission’s Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter.
Detailed Summary of the Job
- Manage and organize multiple events, including the development and monitoring each event’s execution and budgetary plan, venue and sponsorship sourcing, stakeholder engagement, implementation and post-event assessment reporting.
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Membership and Communications teams to develop a coherent marketing strategy for the Chamber.
- Participate in regular internal progress meetings and circulate progress reports on activities against targets (e.g. growth projections, campaign effectiveness, etc.).
- Supervise and coach interns to assist with the successful planning and/or delivery of events.
- Liaise with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure client service excellence.
- Assist in formulating the yearly budget of the events team, overseeing the execution and be responsible for profit and loss outcome.
- Assist in strengthening the knowledge management framework for events planning within the Chamber.
- Act as the Chamber liaison for two interest committees within the Chamber, liaise with the organization’s interest committees by collaborating with the committee Chairs.
- Perform daily clerical and administrative work related to event planning and implementation.
- Benefits : Medical and dental benefits, 15 annual leave days, extra leave between Christmas and New Year (pending yearly authorization), flexible working
- Office location : Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing or other related disciplines
- Excellent English writing skills
- 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience in a member-based organization a plus but not required
- Fluent in English; (Cantonese and Mandarin a plus but not required)
- Excellent time management, able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
- Confidence and ability to interact with colleagues, speakers, vendors at all difference levels of seniority
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills
- Open-minded, innovative, a good team player, detailed-oriented and is able to work under pressure
- Well organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic and independent
- Quick in absorbing and applying new knowledge
- Skilled in successfully navigating an inter-cultural and inter-generational working environment
- Able to work legally in Hong Kong.
- Able to start work immediately (preferred)
If you are interested to join our dynamic team, please send your resume with a cover letter, current & expected salary and anticipated start date on or before 12 August 2019 by clicking . Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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