Have you Considered a Future in Events Management?

Dani Burford-Day, EP Assistant

 Are you currently involved with student societies? Are you assisting with planning student events?

If you answer yes to both, have you considered gaining further experience in events management? If so, make sure you check out the exclusive EP rewards in this area!

The EP Scheme has plenty of rewards focused on events management and if you are looking for a broad insight into this sector, make sure you check out Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, who are offering a 3-week placement for 150 points. Here, you will be tasked with planning Christmas events (despite it being a summer placement!) and assisting with preparation for weddings and corporate functions. This will literally provide you with the A-Z of event planning!

If you have a particular passion for charities and fundraising (take note Kent RAG members), make sure you get involved with the 2-week placements with People United and YouCan. Here, you will have the chance to assist with the delivery of their community engagement events and assist with planning, which will include social media, marketing and much more!

For the creative students, do you fancy planning your own event? Lilford Gallery and Framers are providing a work placement for an Arts student to set-up their own event! You will be responsible for creating guests lists, promotion, hospitality and most importantly, the performance!

Lastly, if you are looking for a 10-week paid internship in event planning, we have an amazing opportunity with Visit Kent! This organisation is responsible for promoting Kent as a top tourist destination, and the opportunity will allow you to assist with organising various events, potentially including some large conferences!

Remember, you need 150 points for work experience and 200 points for an internship! The deadline for this is 19th March 2018.

So in the meantime, why not assist a student society or University department by organising some more events? You will gain points, which you can use to apply for one of these amazing rewards.