City : Waterloo

Category : Software & Systems

Industry : IT

Employer : BlackBerry

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 Job Description: 

As a part of the Corporate Events Team you help support the global event program through a variety of events such as trade shows, conferences, internal events, executive meeting programs, in a variety of markets both in-person and virtually. Our goal is to reinforce BlackBerry leadership in the Cybersecurity and IoT space and deliver highly effective customer experiences and programs in our key markets worldwide.

Reporting to the Director, Global Events you will support the team in coordinating all aspects of a variety events in an extremely fast-paced environment. The event assistant should have a passion for event management!

Length of Term: 4 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Corporate Event Managers with complex strategic and tactical event programs including maintenance of event timelines, budget and executive summaries
• Inventory management and control
• Complete market research, competitive analysis and RFP/cost comparison reports
• Maintain a regular release and revision for the events calendar
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder in the execution of project components
• Support internal and external event communications
• Manage the Global events email inbox ensuring all inquiries are handled in a timely manner
• Support day-to-day requirements for registration, logistics, production, program, speaker and sponsors management while maintaining accurate event files ​

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a Marketing, Events or Communications
• Superior communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong customer service orientation with a keen sense of urgency and priorities​
• Tolerance to move between projects in a fast-paced, time intense and culturally diverse environment ​
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills; able to develop and maintain effective relationships with peers, executives, customers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office Suite

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Event planning experience 
• Technical aptitude is a plus

Student Life at Blackberry

• Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.

• Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

• Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.

• Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

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