What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Conference & Event Services position at American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)?
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the oldest national civil engineering society in America, is currently seeking an experienced conference planning professional to provide conference management and operational support for the successful implementation and production of Society conferences.
Responsibilities include:
- Mentoring staff, strategic planning, budget management, speaker management, exhibit and sponsorship management, volunteer committee staff liaison
- Pre-conference logistics management (including the creation of the meeting specifications and communication of conference requirements, and updating web)
- Implementation of conference management timelines
- Planning and executing site visits
- Implementation of marketing campaigns (including campaign timeline, working with designers, distribution of collateral materials, and tracking response rates)
- Maintaining and updating website conference information, sales and sponsorships
- On-site conference management (including vendor management such as a/v, catering, housing, tours, special events, and other vendors as appropriate to the conference)
- Compiling and analyzing post conference feedback and closeout, tracking statistical data, and creation of final reports
Ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5-7 years conference planning experience
- Association experience and CMP certification a plus
- Volunteer management experience
- Demonstrated success working with housing services
- Experience working with abstract or paper management systems
- Excellent communication, writing, & proofreading skills
- A thorough command of MS Office & experience with AMS/CRM platforms
- A desire and willingness to travel
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Based in Reston, VA, this position has hybrid work from home flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area.
For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter.
