HBA 2024 Woman of the Year Event Co-Chair

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Signup Deadline: 01-19-2024
Starts: 02-07-2024
Ends: 05-10-2024
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Description:

The 2024 Woman of the Year (WOTY) event will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis on Friday, 10 May, attracting an in-person gathering of over 1,500 industry executives and a global reach of several thousand virtually.

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 Co-chair Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with identifying and recruiting program participants in alignment with HBA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 
  • Assist with identification and connection of potential sponsors in collaboration with Account Managers. 
  • Collaborate with HBA Marketing staff on marketing initiatives, with a focus on leveraging social media platforms to maximize outreach and engagement. 
  • Offer a clear vision for the in-person and remote networking receptions held prior to the WOTY luncheon, including developing activities that facilitate meaningful and engaging connections for the large gathering of attendees. 
  • Develop a welcome letter for the digital program. 
  • Participate in promotional videos for the event. 
  • Attend the Woman of the Year event on 10 May in New York City.
    • Please note: all travel expenses related to attending the event are the co-chair's responsibility and cannot be reimbursed by HBA.  

Benefits and Opportunities: 

  • VIP seating at the 2024 HBA Woman of the Year. 
  • Attend on-site rehearsals with honorees on 9-10 May. 
  • Acknowledgement from the main stage by HBA CEO, Mary Stutts. 
  • Recognition on social media and HBA website.  
  • Welcome letter included in digital program. 
  • Develop valuable connections with industry leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders. 

Requirements: 

  • Must be an HBA member who has attended at least one in-person Woman of the Year event. 
  • Must have served in at least one HBA volunteer role. 
  • Must commit to one-hour, bi-weekly meetings from mid-February to mid-March. 
  • Must attend onsite meetings, rehearsals, and events from 9-10 May. 

 Desired Capabilities:  

  • Communication – excellent communication skills for liaising with team members, vendors, sponsors, and attendees, and an openness to teamwork and collaboration. 
  • Innovation – bring your creativity, inspired vision, and a design-thinking mentality to help create a memorable event experience.  
  • People Management – must have strong leadership and team management experience and know how to foster a positive and motivated team environment.  
  • Networking – enthusiasm for leveraging your robust professional network. The ability to engage sponsors and partners that enhance the event’s impact and reach are essential. 

Please submit your completed application by January 19. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Leaders Needed:

2 (2 open slots)

Experience Required:

10+ Years Industry Experience

Points:

400

For more information, please contact:

The HBA Volunteer Team