EVENTMANAGER
Seven event managers are active before and during the UIT. Together with the UIT board, they play an important role behind the scenes of the UIT. Event managers perform various functions and are ultimately responsible for their own range of duties.
We are already looking for event managers! If you would like to help shape the 2023 UIT, please email your CV and motivation to deelnemers@utrechtseintroductietijd.nl.
What are the duties of an event manager?
- The event manager plays a large and important role behind the scenes of the UIT!
- You will support the UIT board in the preparation and production of the program elements.
- You will train and instruct mentors and crew members both before and during the UIT.
- During the UIT, you are ultimately responsible (site coordinator) for certain program elements.
- You have both collaborative and individual tasks that vary by position. There are a total of 5 functions, these are described further below.
What functions are there?
Seven event managers are active before and during the UIT. Each has a position with its own tasks; in addition, you work together as a team on certain tasks.
Some positions are held by multiple event managers.
Commissioner External
As an External Commissioner, you will help our Acquisition Officer bring in funds to make the UIT even more fun. In addition, you will help prepare networking drinks and keep in touch with existing parties and suppliers.
Commissioner of Logistics
As Logistics Commissioner, you will set up the entire logistics plan of before, during and after the UIT together with one of the Program Officers. You set up the logistics post (LP), which is the distribution center of materials needed during the UIT. During the UIT, you direct crew who support the LP. In addition, you will assist the Officers Program with fencing, security, water, power, etc.
Commissioner of Volunteers
As the Volunteer Commissioner, you will work with the Participant Officer to recruit all mentors and crew members. You will schedule interviews, training days and other activities/facilities for the volunteers.
Commissioner Program
As a Program Commissioner, you will be involved with the Program Officers in the production of the UIT’s program components. For example, you deal with decorations, scripts for each location and contact with suppliers. Although the broad outlines of the program are already established, you are ultimately responsible for the execution and there is plenty of room for your own creativity!
Communications Commissioner
As Communications Commissioner, your duties leading up to the UIT will include working with the Communications Officer to keep all social media and the website up to date. You will support the recruitment and supervision of all creative volunteer positions such as radio crew, media crew and presenters. During the UIT, you will keep up with social media and actively work to keep the radio plaza running.
Commissioner of Sustainability
As the Sustainability Commissioner, you will be involved in making UIT sustainable. Also, every year the UIT participates in the Sustainable Introduction Time (DIT) and you will collect the data for it during the UIT
The External, Logistics, Volunteer and Sustainability commissioners will be involved in the program in addition to their own duties, supporting each other as needed.
What are the requirements?
As event manager, you will be present one day a week in the month of May and two days a week in June. During the months of July and August, you will assist the UIT board full-time. At least you can just finish your academic year. During the UIT, of course, you are also deployable throughout the week and also the following week for completion. The UIT will take place from Aug. 15 to 18, 2022.
Experience with the UIT (as a participant, mentor or crew) is very helpful, but not a requirement!
What do I get in return?
A summer you won’t soon forget! You are co-responsible for organizing the biggest student event in Utrecht together with the UIT board and all the volunteers. As an event manager, you will expand your network and gain experience in various fields that will look great on your resume. In addition, financial compensation is available.
It is possible to fill the event manager position as an internship. Inquire about this with the appropriate person within your program.
Sign up
Are you interested? Then apply by sending an email with your resume and motivation to deelnemers@utrechtseintroductietijd.nl before 29 April! If you have any questions you can email those as well!