Program Assistant – Sustainability Summit

About the role

The McGill Sustainability Summit is a multi‑day event scheduled for Fall 2026. The Program Assistant will support outreach, recruitment, and planning activities leading up to the summit and help ensure smooth execution of key sessions on November 2‑3.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating a large‑scale community convening event, including outreach, recruitment, and liaison with presenters and participants.
• Organize event logistics, respond to queries, and redirect requests as needed.
• Contribute to the development of program content in collaboration with the Academic Team.
• Support day‑of event operations: set up venues, guide participants and presenters, and manage on‑site logistics.
• Perform other duties assigned by the hiring unit.

Required profile

• Reliable with strong organization and time‑management abilities.
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with colleagues, students, and faculty.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives at McGill and event‑planning experience are assets.
• French language skills are a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Passionate work environment with a dynamic, supportive team.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through engagement with multiple McGill stakeholders.
• Creative contribution to a large‑scale, impactful sustainability event.
• Meaningful work that supports the growth of the sustainability community at McGill.