Professional Development Team Chairs

About the Role

The Professional Development Team Chairs manage different aspects of the professional development portfolio for Queen's engineering students.

Responsibilities

• Leading committees and overseeing initiatives in areas such as industry relations, workshops, marketing, alumni relations, alumni networking summit, and industry outreach
• Organizing events, workshops, and programs to connect students with industry professionals and alumni
• Developing promotional materials, maintaining websites, and writing newsletters to publicize professional development opportunities
• Coordinating networking events, information sessions, and site visits to foster career exploration and professional growth

This role creates positive change by providing Queen's engineering students with opportunities to develop professional skills, connect with industry professionals and alumni, and gain valuable career preparation before graduation.

Required qualifications and skills for these positions:

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• No experience required - this is an opportunity to expand professional development knowledge
• Ability to manage committees and collaborate with student groups, alumni, and industry representatives
• Creativity and initiative to develop new ideas for workshops, events, and marketing campaigns

This is a volunteer leadership position within the Engineering Society (EngSoc) at Queen's University. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to expand professional development knowledge and skills
• Chance to support peers while developing networking and professional abilities
• Room for growth and creativity in developing new initiatives
• Building strong industry connections and creating valuable experiential learning opportunities

EngSoc (Engineering Society) is the student government for engineering students at Queen's University, focused on building community and providing professional development opportunities for engineering students both during their studies and after graduation.