Junior Conference Manager
Conference Catalysts
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $54,700 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Provide support of events from conception through to completion
- Manage multiple conferences throughout the year
- Meet weekly with Director, Conference Management Operations and Pod leader to provide status updates
- Attend weekly Unit meetings and actively participate in discussions
- Maintain accurate time records according to company policy
- Demonstrate proficiency of Company applications: Gmail, ClickUp, Slack, Google Calendar, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Cvent, Dropbox, Doodle, MailChimp, Last Pass, Skype, Survey Monkey, ShareX, and others
- Manage ClickUp boards for each conference
- Develop and foster relationships with Conference leadership
- Liaise with clients to ascertain their precise conference requirements
- Configure and manage online paper submission process
- Compile and produce conference proceedings content
- Develop and actively manage event budgets
- Ensure excellent customer service and quality delivery
- Research markets to identify opportunities for conference attendance growth
- Coordinate with venue management, caterers, exhibit designers, contractors and other vendors
- Plan room layouts for conference sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and social events
- Sell sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners
- Coordinate volunteer staff requirements and volunteer staff briefings
- Oversee onsite set up of registration area, exhibit area, and meeting rooms
- Carry out post-conference evaluation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in event management, business administration, management, communications, or related field
- Or relevant combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in full-scope event management or planning work
- Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and resourcefulness
- Familiarity with professional associations or nonprofit organizations
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Full employee premiums covered by Conference Catalysts)
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible health & wellness expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan following the 90-day onboarding period (Conference Catalysts matches dollar for dollar, up to 5% of employee deferrals)
- Uncapped flex time off following the 90-day onboarding period
- 14 paid company holidays
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Individual professional development budget
- Annual office discretionary budget
- Annual swag store budget
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event managementproject managementbudget managementconference planningonline paper submission processcustomer servicemarket research
Soft skills
communicationorganizationclient-facingproblem-solvingresourcefulness
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in event managementBachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in managementBachelor's degree in communications