Trainee, Events

Position

Job Title: Trainee, Events

Reports to: Manager, Events

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization across functional areas. The Events Trainee works with the Events Team in supporting the logistical planning and operational details of retail event strategies as well as assisting with market research and administrative tasks. By working closely with their assigned Department, the Trainee supports the organization’s short and long-term objectives through day to day administrative and long-term project work. Trainees across departments will collaborate to develop initiatives to improve business results, and present a project to the Executive Leadership Team. 

Job responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Events Team through the phases of planning, organizing and execution of events including assistance with event briefs, evite briefs and event timelines
• Assist with management of the event calendars
• Support with post-event recaps, data collection and list uploads
• Conduct research for upcoming events
• Support with on-site event execution and pre-event prep work
• Assist with charity initiatives, supporting in purchasing tickets and tables, liaising directly with the boutiques to confirm charity initiatives and provide required information for attendees
• Administrative support for invoice processing, budget updates, scheduling and calendar updates

Profile

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Full-time, 12 Month Program
• Must be available M-F, 9-6pm, Friday work from home
• At least 6 months of prior experience
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a highly complex work environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently at times
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
• Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner
• Time sensitive, accurate and highly dependable
• Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro

Additional information

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary of $20 per hour, plus potential eligibility to participate in the Company's medical benefits plan, commuter benefits, and 401k plans with employer contributions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where  People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.