The planning committee is hiring for 8 positions within 5 portfolios:
- Communications and Promotions (2 positions)
- Co-Chairs (1 position)
- Logistics and Planning (2 positions)
- Volunteers (1 position)
- Workshops and Programming (2 positions)
2025 MURC Planning Committee positions
Co-Chair
The MURC Co-Chairs are the detail-oriented, strategic leads of the MURC Planning Committee, which is composed of peer executive members from across the university. MURC Co-Chairs work closely with staff advisors to create a strategic plan for the conference and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to all executive portfolios, including Logistics and Programming, Workshops and Presentations, Volunteers and Communications, and Promotions.
Co-chairs are expected to lead their peers by coordinating key conference deliverables, implementing marketing and logistic plans, managing the conference budget and especially by ensuring conference deadlines and milestones are met in a timely manner. Co-chairs are clear communicators with strong organisational skills and a keen ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a hybrid staff and student team.
Read the Co-Chair position description (pdf).
Communications and Promotions Co-Director
The Communications and Promotions Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to promote the conference and various involvement opportunities.
Read the Communications and Promotions Co-Director position description (pdf).
Logistics and Programming Co-Director
The Logistics and Programming Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to oversee the coordination and organisation of event logistics and conference programming.
Read the Logistics and Programming Co-Director position description (pdf).
Volunteer Co-Director
The Volunteer Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to create and execute a comprehensive plan for the recruitment, training, support, and recognition of conference volunteers.
Read the Volunteer Co-Director position description (pdf).
Workshops and Presentations Co-Director
The Workshops and Presentations Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to plan workshops and events to prepare presenters for the conference, as well as provide training and support to adjudicators.
Read the Workshops and Presentations Co-Director position description (pdf).
