SMEX Is Hiring Events Coordinator

We are looking for an Events Coordinator to plan and coordinate Bread&Net, our yearly regional conference on digital rights, in addition to other events hosted by SMEX.

Responsibilities

• Managing events and addressing potential obstacles that may arise
• Planning different aspects of the event including program, side events, invitees, panelists, press, stakeholders, etc.
• Work closely with SMEX team and coordinate units’ event input
• Consult and coordinate with the Advisory Committee to discuss Bread&Net’s strategy and all relevant details through regular calls
• Evaluate session suggestions sent in by panelists
• Recognize events and Bread&Net’s potential Community Partners with the support of SMEX management and coordinate with them
• Create an action plan for all events with all assigned tasks to different team members
• Write a report about the event’s activities 
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors 
• Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the event
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events

Skills 

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Event Coordinators are required to network with a wide variety of entities in the course of their job. For Bread&Net, they are in contact with speakers, attendees, vendors and venues, and the entire SMEX staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. An Event Coordinator must have a general knowledge of what guests expect.
• Team Management: Event Coordinators carry out many tasks on their own, but a significant aspect of the job is working with a team. Delegating to a team properly and making sure everyone has what they need to do their job requires team management and leadership skills.
• Budgeting: Every event comes with a cost, and it’s the Event Coordinator’s job to keep those costs within the allocated budget. This will require a degree of financial skill as well as the ability to create accurate reports.
• Logistics: Everything in an event, from the seating to the entertainment, must be set up in a practical and useful manner for the guests. To accomplish this, the Event Coordinator must possess a degree of skill in logistics to properly plan the details and anticipate potential problems that may arise.

Education and experience:

• Degree in hospitality management, public relations, or any relevant field is preferred
• Four years or more of progressive event management experience is preferred
• Good understanding of Digital Rights and adequate knowledge of the WANA region 

Location
Beirut – Lebanon

Application:
Apply here.