Project Management Open Space Events Director

 

Summary: The Project Management Open Space (PMOS) Events Director leads the planning, organization, and execution of PMI-LA's interactive, participant-driven PMOS events.  This role ensures that attendees can engage in meaningful discussions on project management challenges, solutions, and best practices in an open, collaborative setting.

 

Duties:

• Participate in virtual team meetings to plan PMOS events, including determining event format, date, and location.
• Take the lead on various event planning activities, such as:

• • Securing venues for in-person events.
  • Familiarizing self with virtual event platforms for hybrid/virtual participation.
  • Preparing communication materials for event promotion, including posting on the chapter website and social media.
  • Managing attendee registration and tracking participation trends.
  • Coordinating volunteers to assist with event logistics and facilitation.
  • Organizing supplies, materials, and giveaways for in-person events.
  • Ensuring the PMOS format promotes open, participant-led discussions and dynamic collaboration.

• Providing on-site or virtual event support on the day of the event.
• Maintain documentation, including:

• • Project plans and event schedules.
  • Post-event reports and lessons learned.

• Engage with members to promote participation in PMOS events and encourage ongoing involvement.
• Collaborate with other Membership Team members and provide support for additional engagement initiatives.
• Attend monthly Membership team meetings to align on chapter-wide goals and planning.

 

Skills:

• Strong event planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent facilitation and public speaking abilities to guide interactive discussions.
• Ability to engage and connect with members, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Familiarity with virtual event technologies (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills for tracking event planning and feedback.

 

Estimated Time Commitment: 1 to 3 hours per week for planning and preparation. 2 to 4 hours at the event (varies based on in-person vs. virtual format). 1 hour per month for Membership team meetings.

 

Reports To: the VP of Membership

 

For more information, contact the VP of Membership at vpmembership@pmi-la.org.