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North America Student Symposium is a multi-day event that provides professional development opportunities for SPE student members in North America through technical and soft skills presentations, field trips and networking events. When possible, a recruiting fair will also be included.
North America Student Symposium is planned for students by students with support from SPE membership staff. The commitment is for one (1) year with all participants expected to attend the Symposium, tentatively planned for Los Angeles, California. Each Director will be responsible for a different aspect of the event (sponsorship, scheduling, speakers, social events, field trips, venue, and logistics). There will be conference meetings scheduled throughout the year at regular intervals.
Student Event Directors will be expected to contribute at a minim 10 hours per week to the success of the event and will have to regularly meet monthly goals set out by SPE International staff. Event Directors will manage a committee of their choosing from the applications received and will be expected to lead this committee and actively participate in their success.
At this time, we are seeking three SPE Student Members from Canada, the United States, and Mexico and one SPE Student Member currently attending the University of Southern California to make up the executive board of the event committee as Event Directors.
Qualifications
- Self-Starter with a proactive approach
- Positive can-do attitude
- Ability to work with a diverse group of persons
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for one's work
- Demonstrated team player with strong organization, analytical, and time management skills
Role Responsibilities:
- Determine the theme of the event
- Approach speakers and curate a program that is enticing and meaningful to attendees
- Procure sponsorship to cover all costs associated with the North American Student Symposium (Minimum of $20,000)
- Manage and lead a team of volunteer committee members to assist in your responsibilities
- Meet and exceed goals set out by SPE International Staff
- Champion the North American Student Symposium within your own University and encourage attendance from fellow students
- Professionally represent the Society of Petroleum Engineers and your University throughout
- Attend Monthly Teleconferences
- Attend the North American Student Symposium in Los Angeles, California
Key Requirements:
- SPE Member in good standing
- In good standing with University
- Faculty members will be contacted by SPE Staff
- Must graduate after April 2020
- Currently enrolled in a University program maintaining a minimum of 30% course load
- Be attending a University within Canada, the United States, or Mexico
Additional Considerations:
- Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experiencing chairing or managing a committee/team
- Volunteer experience for the Society of Petroleum Engineers would be ideal
- Knowledge of the Greater Los Angeles Area would be considered an asset
Please note that student members attending Universities within North America that do not have SPE Student Chapters are still eligible to apply.