POSITION TITLE :Programming & Events Manager

SUPERVISOR :General Manager

HOURS OF WORK :35hrs weekly September-April, 30hrs weekly May-August

REMUNERATION :Salary $53,647 - two weeks vacation with additional three weeks paid leave over winter holiday break, one day work from home, casual dress, parking or bus pass, cell phone subsidy, annual 3% increase, health & dental package, RRSP matching program, Health Spending Account, Wellness Fund.

DEADLINE TO APPLY : Mar 6 2026 - resume and cover letter

ABOUT

The Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) is an incorporated non-profit with the objectives of:

- acting as the official representative organization of Dalhousie students;
- serving as the medium of communication between Dalhousie students and the governing bodies of the University;
- encouraging Dalhousie students to have an awareness of their responsibilities in the local, provincial, national, and international community;
- providing services and programming that enhance student life in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible manner.

With over 20,000 members, the DSU is here to make sure students get the most out of their experience at Dalhousie. The DSU advocates for student rights, builds community on campus through events, supports over 250 societies, and provides discount services!

OVERVIEW

The Programming & Events Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering diverse programs and large-scale campus wide events aimed at enhancing the student life experience for the undergraduate students on campus. The Programming & Events Manager will function primarily in the area of entertainment involving student engagement, programming and event management, volunteer management and administrative capacities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Development, Delivery and Evaluation





- Responsible for delivering successful large scale (1000+ attendees) campus wide events with positive attendee experiences and programs tailored for the students at Dalhousie University including:

- O-Week (1st year orientation)

- Dalfest

- Tree Lighting

- Late Night Breakfast

- Winter Welcome

- Sn-O-Fest

- Super SUB

- Research current campus programming options by keeping up with industry trends

- Responsible for seasonal displays in the Student Union Building

- Negotiates with agencies to book performers where contract costs stay within budget and positively impact the experience of our students

- Develops clear event documentation highlighting objectives, risk, resource requirements, people requirements and timelines and evaluation metrics

- Ensures event compliance with all laws, municipal by-laws, Dalhousie and DSU regulations, and insurance conditions

- Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently

- Performs post event evaluation to highlight and review results of programming efforts, overall impact, and identify areas of improvement for future events

- Coordinates additional student union in-house events and Executive Officer initiatives as assigned by the General Manager

Student Volunteer Management

- Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of student volunteers to help with planning and delivery of programs & events




- Ensures student input is gathered during development of events through consultation with Executive Committee and any other relevant Council sub-committees and incorporated into the overall efforts
- Ensures volunteers are provided with effective training and development programs and equipped with the right tools and resources to meet deliverables

Relationship Management & Outreach

- In coordination with the Marketing & Design Department raises $50k+ annually in sponsorship dollars and materials with off campus businesses & partners to enhance programming efforts
- Works with key stakeholders and partners across campus (Facilities Management, Conference Services, Campus Security office, grounds, athletics, etc.) throughout event development and delivery efforts
- Maintains positive relationships with vendors that we purchase/book goods, services or equipment from
- Works closely with the Marketing & Design Department to ensure programming efforts are effectively marketed and developed successfully for the current student market and their needs/wants

Budgeting & Procurement

- Prepares annual programming plan and budget of $100k+ to senior management for review and board/council approval
- Ensures all submitted expenses are within budget and revenue projections are met for sponsorships & ticket sales
- Responsible for purchasing goods, equipment and services for programming and ensuring the organization’s purchasing efforts result in best value for money, including adherence to the DSU Purchase Order processes
- Responsible for pricing events and programs to ensure adequate cost recovery and participation

Risk Management

- Responsible for completing risk assessment for all major programming efforts highlig

📌 Programming & Events Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie Student Union
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality