2015 IVY SPORTS SYMPOSIUMPlanning Committee ApplicationThe Ivy Sports Symposium is seeking graduate and undergraduate students alike to serve as members of its 2015 Planning Committee. These positions are unpaid and will require approximately 10 hours of work per week running from April 2015 until January 2016. Students from all universities are welcome to apply.Interested students should send a Resume and completed application to info@sportssymposium.org by Sunday, April 5th at 11:59 PM EDT. Please save this file in the following format: 2015 ISS Planning Committee Application First Name Last Name. Position openings are as follows:Speakers DirectorThe Speakers Director will be responsible for leading the Planning Committees efforts to select, invite and accommodate top quality speakers for the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. This individual will first work in conjunction with the Content Director to plan panel and workshop topics, and then collaborate with the Planning Committee to identify and invite high-level speakers to fill these openings. Finally, once the speakers are confirmed, the Speakers Director will be responsible for maintaining speaker communications leading up to the event. This position requires a high attention to detail, strong intrapersonal skills, and preferably a communications background. Content DirectorThe Content Director will shape the substance of the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. In association with the Speakers Director and Attendee Experience Director, the Content Director will focus primarily on designing the panel and workshop discussion topics. He/she should have a solid understanding of relevant current issues in all areas of the sports industry, as well as critical thinking skills in order to build the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposiums content around these issues. The Content Director will also coordinate communications between the moderators and panelists. This position requires in-depth knowledge of current issues, a creative mindset, and strong writing skills.PR and Communications DirectorThe PR and Communications Director will be responsible for handling media relations for the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium and strengthening the events brand. He/she will work closely with the Social Media Director and Strategic Marketing Director to draft and distribute press releases, establish new media contacts for the Symposium, and coordinate with the Co-Chairs and Executive Director to ensure brand consistency. Moreover, the PR and Communications Director will manage requests for press credentials and coordinate media relations at the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. This position requires strong writing skills and preferably a media background. Logistics DirectorThe Logistics Director will manage the event logistics for the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. He/she will serve as the Planning Committees boots on the ground during the planning process to ensure the Symposiums facilities needs are met, communicate with vendors, organize volunteers, and complete various logistical tasks as they arise. The Logistics Director will be responsible for coordinating the Audio/Visual equipment needs in each room and determine event signage placement. This position requires that the Logistics Director be a student at the Symposiums host school, have a high attention to detail, and preferably possess an event planning background. *We are looking to host the 2015 even in New York City, venue TBD.Attendee Experience DirectorThe Attendee Experience Director will be responsible for optimizing the day-of experience at the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. He/she will ensure that both students and professionals leave the Symposium feeling satisfied with their takeaways by consulting on the relevance of content and meaningfulness of networking interactions. Additionally, the Attendee Experience Director will operate the Symposiums Eventbrite platform and design networking and Symposium 101 workshops in advance of the Symposium. This position requires strong intrapersonal skills, a creative mindset, and preferably a background in hospitality. Strategic Marketing Director The Strategic Marketing Director will be responsible for handling strategic marketing initiatives and special projects for the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. The Strategic Marketing Director will work with the PR and Communications Director and Social Media Director to strengthen the Symposiums brand through various marketing projects for the event. Additionally, the Strategic Marketing Director will implement a Shark Tank sports entrepreneurship competition to increase attendee participation on event day and create a Student Playbook resource booklet. This position requires the ability to think creatively and a passion for the sports industry.Social Media DirectorThe Social Media Director will lead the efforts in creating, developing, and executing a social media marketing plan to increase interest in the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium and attendee engagement. They will work in conjunction with the Strategic Marketing Director and the PR and Communications Director to integrate social media outlets with one another, as well as with web and event day content. Further, he/she will be responsible for tracking the success of social media strategies and making the appropriate adjustments. The position requires knowledge of the sports industry, past experience with social media, and strong attention to detail.Ticket Sales DirectorThe Ticket Sales Director will work closely with the Attendee Experience Director, as well as the Marketing and Public Relations Director, to ensure that the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium is promoted extensively to build awareness and excitement around attending. Convening an intimate group of top students, young professionals and professionals will be key. Primary roles may include building relationships with student groups and companies in order to encourage ticket sales. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, a preferred background in research and sales, as well as confidence with cold calling.Corporate Sponsorship DirectorThe Corporate Sponsorship Director will work closely with the 2015 Fellow and Executive Director, as well as various members of the Planning Committee, to build a database of potential sponsors. Research and outreach will be priorities leading up to the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium, and then communication and activation will be key surrounding event day. An understanding in markets, sports leagues and teams, recruiters and relevant groups is central to the role. Attention to detail, already existing personal and professional networks in New York, and experience with sponsorship evaluation, outreach and activation are preferred.APPLICATIONInterested students should send a Resume and completed application to info@sportssymposium.org by Sunday, April 5th at 11:59 PM EDT. Please save this file in the following format: 2015 ISS Planning Committee Application First Name Last Name. General InformationFull Name:Email Address:Phone Number:School/Graduation Year:Major(s):Desired Position(s): Personal StatementIn 500 words or less, please explain how your education, work, extracurricular, and/or personal experiences qualify you for the Planning Committee role(s) you selected.Your TakeIn 150 words or less, please provide a recommendation for a potential panel topic, workshop topic, or speaker for the 2015 Ivy Sports Symposium. Justify your decision and feel free to think outside of the box when coming up with your proposal.