VP Events

VP Events

Reports to: Co-Presidents

Team: Experience

Direct Report: Events Coordinator

Role Overview

The VP Events leads the planning and execution of YWiB Vancouver's events throughout the year. This role is responsible for turning ideas into well-organized, engaging experiences that deliver value to members and reflect YWiB's mission. The VP Events oversees the event calendar, event strategy, logistics, and execution while working closely with the Event Coordinator, VP Programs, VP Community, VP Marketing, and VP Sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and maintain YWiB Vancouver's annual event calendar.

● Lead the planning and execution of major events and member experiences.

● Establish event goals, formats, timelines, and success metrics.

● Oversee event logistics including venues, catering, registration, run-of-show, volunteers, and day-of execution.

● Manage and mentor the Events Coordinator.

● Create repeatable event planning processes and checklists.

● Collaborate with the VP Programs to ensure events support YWiB's professionaldevelopment objectives.

● Collaborate with the VP Marketing to promote events and drive attendance.

● Collaborate with the VP Sponsorships on sponsor requirements and event partnerships.

● Work with the VP Community to create welcoming and engaging member experiences.

● Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.

● Ensure events are inclusive, professional, and aligned with the YWiB brand. Ideal Candidate

● Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple moving pieces.

● Strong project-management and communication skills.

● Enjoys creating experiences and bringing people together.

● Calm and adaptable when things change unexpectedly.

● Comfortable taking ownership and delegating tasks.

● Event planning, hospitality, community, or project-management experience is an asset. Success Looks Like

● Events run smoothly, are on budget, and consistently deliver value to members.

● Attendance and engagement meet or exceed event goals.

● The team has clear timelines and responsibilities for every event.

● Members leave events feeling they learned something, made meaningful connections, or gained valuable career insight.

● Event planning becomes easier and more scalable throughout the y