2014 IVY SPORTS SYMPOSIUM Planning Committee Application

The Ivy Sports Symposium is seeking graduate and undergraduate students alike to serve as members of its 2014 Planning Committee. These positions are unpaid and will require approximately 10 hours of work per week running from April 2014 until January 2015. Interested students should fill out the application below and email it to info@sportssymposium.org by Sunday, April 20th at 11:59 PM. Please save this file in the following format: 2014 ISS Planning Committee Application FirstName Last Name. Position openings are as follows:

Speakers Director
The Speakers Director will be responsible for leading the planning committees efforts to select, invite and accommodate top quality speakers for the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. This individual will first work in conjunction with the Content Director to plan panel and workshop topics, and then collaborate with the planning committee to identify and invite high-level speakers to fill these openings. Finally, once the speakers are confirmed, the Speakers Director will be responsible for maintaining speaker communications leading up to the event. This position requires a high attention to detail, strong intrapersonal skills, and preferably a communications background.

Content Director
The Content Director will shape the substance of the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. In association with the Speakers Director and Attendee Experience Director, the Content Director will focus primarily on designing the panel and workshop discussion topics. He/she should have a solid understanding of relevant current issues in all areas of the sports industry, as well as the critical thinking ability to be able to build the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposiums content around these issues. The Content Director will also coordinate communications between the moderators and panelists. This position requires in-depth knowledge of current issues, a creative mindset, and strong writing skills.

PR and Communications Director

The PR and Communications Director will be responsible for handling media relations for the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium and strengthening the events brand. He/she will work closely with the Social Media Director and Strategic Marketing Director to draft and distribute press releases, establish new media contacts for the Symposium, and coordinate with the Co-Chairs and Executive Director to ensure brand consistency. Moreover, the PR and Communications Director will manage requests for press credentials and coordinate media relations at the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. This position requires strong writing skills and preferably a media background.

Logistics Director
The Logistics Director will manage the event logistics for the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. He/she will serve as the Planning Committees boots on the ground during the planning process to ensure the Symposiums facilities needs are met, communicate with vendors, organize volunteers, and complete various logistical tasks as they arise. This position requires that the Logistics Director be a student at the Symposiums host school, have a high attention to detail, and preferably possess an event planning background.

Attendee Experience Director

The Attendee Experience Director will be responsible for optimizing the day-of experience at the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. He/she will ensure that both students and professionals leave the Symposium feeling satisfied with their takeaways by consulting on the relevance of content and meaningfulness of networking interactions. Additionally, the Attendee Experience Director will operate the Symposiums Eventbrite platform and design networking and Symposium 101 workshops in advance of the Symposium. This position requires strong intrapersonal skills, a creative mindset, and preferably a background in hospitality.

Strategic Marketing Director

The Strategic Marketing Director will be responsible for handling strategic marketing initiatives and special projects for the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. The Strategic Marketing Director will work closely with the Executive Director in assisting with sponsorship proposals, outreach, and activation. He/she will also work with the PR and Communications Director and Social Media Director to strengthen the Symposiums brand and on various marketing projects for the event. Additionally, the Strategic Marketing Director will lead the way implementing a Shark Tank sports entrepreneurship competition to increase attendee participation on event day. This position requires the ability to think creatively, passion for the sports industry, and preferably past marketing and/or sponsorship experience.

Social Media Director

The Social Media Director will lead the efforts in creating, developing, and executing a social media marketing plan to increase interest in the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium and attendee engagement. They will work in conjunction with the Strategic Marketing Director and the PR and Communications Director to integrate social media outlets with one another, as well as with web and event day content. Further, they will be responsible for tracking the success of social media strategies and making the appropriate adjustments. The position requires knowledge of the sports industry, past experience with social media, and strong attention to detail.

APPLICATION
Interested students should fill out the application below and email it to info@sportssymposium.org by Sunday, April 20thth at 11:59pm. Please save this file in the following format 2014 ISS Planning Committee Application FirstName Last Name.

General Information
Full Name: Email Address: Phone Number: School/Graduation Year: Major(s): Desired Position(s):

Personal Statement
In 500 words or less, please explain how your education, work, extracurricular, and/or personal experiences qualify you for the planning committee role(s) you selected.

Your Take
In 150 words or less, please provide a recommendation for a potential panel topic, workshop topic, or speaker for the 2014 Ivy Sports Symposium. Justify your decision and feel free to think outside of the box when coming up with your proposal.