What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meeting Manager position at AVID?
WHAT IS AVID?
We're a nationally recognized nonprofit that partners with 8,000 schools across the country to shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach, closing the opportunity gap so that ALL students are prepared for college, career, and life. And the results? Well, they speak for themselves.
AVID provides 2.5 million students annually with the tools they need to think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them. We accomplish this work by training over 85,000 educators every year through in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
The Meeting Manager is accountable for the entire event life cycle of planning, implementation, execution, and reconciliation of multiple AVID Center national events. In this role, you will provide leadership for meetings and events, supervise and direct coordinators and administrative support, develop and oversee resource plans for events, and participate in the strategic planning process for all meetings and events.
If you are a leader who loves the complexities of project management, large-scale event execution, cross-functional team collaboration, and the coaching, mentoring, and leadership of a dedicated team of meeting coordinators, the Meeting Manager position will be a perfect fit for your skillset.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Competitive Salary : We've done our research and pay generously to attract the best to join our team. That's why we offer all employees the midpoint right from the start. There are no negotiations and no hassle, and you can be confident that you are being valued and offered an equitable salary. See below for our offer rates based on your geography.
- Taking Care of You Allowance : All AVID employees (that's right, ALL employees) receive an extra $10,000 annually to support them in the most meaningful ways : housing costs, transportation, family expenses- whatever your needs may be.
- Retirement Planning : AVID Center provides a 10% salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, beginning after 90 days of full-time employment.
- Flexibility in Work : This position requires significant travel (approximately 50 - 60 workdays each year) but allows you to work 100% remotely when not travelling, allowing you to live anywhere within the contiguous United States.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) : This position is eligible for 22 days of PTO per year, with 12 paid holidays plus a winter break in between Christmas and New Year's Day .
- Continued education opportunities : All full-time employees with at least 1 year of continuous AVID Center service are eligible for $5,250 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement for qualifying coursework or certification.
- Company-Provided Equipment : Our home office set-up includes a laptop, dock, and extra monitor, with other amenities available on request.
- Health and Welfare Plans to Support Every Aspect of Your Well-Being : AVID Center offers several benefits plans through our provider, Cigna, and greatly subsidizes the cost of these plans
- Connect in Person : A yearly All-Staff gathering will allow you to connect in person with the entire AVID team.
Pay rates for this position :
We bring in all employees at the midpoint of the salary range for your role. Knowing that not all cities share the same cost of labor, we make offers using a tiered approach based on your geographical location. While the majority reside in Zone 1 or Zone 2 areas, we acknowledge variations, even within counties, ensuring fair compensation for all based on their specific location's cost of labor.
For the Meeting Manager position, here is what we will offer :
Zone 1 (areas characterized by lower labor costs [e.g., Charleston, WV, Cleveland, OH, Phoenix, AZ, Omaha, NE, etc.]) : $84,491 annually
Zone 2 (areas with moderate labor costs [e.g., Syracuse, NY, Ann Arbor, MI, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, etc.]) : $90,829 annually
Zone 3 (areas known for high labor costs [e.g., Washington, D.C., Trenton, NJ, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, etc.]) : $97,165 annually
Zone 4 (areas with the highest labor costs [e.g., Bridgeport, CT, New York City, NY, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, etc.]) : $107,726 annually
WHO ARE YOU?
NICE TO HAVES?
AVID Center is committed to complying with federal, state, and local laws on employee vaccinations, and candidates and employees should be aware that the full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required in the future. Due to some district requirements, AVID Center may not assign employees to an in-person event in schools or districts unless they are fully up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations. AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
AVID Center prides itself on the diversity of our workplace and continuously seeks to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of our organization. To demonstrate this commitment, we encourage all who are truly excited about this role to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement. We believe that people who are passionate about what they do can succeed in this role or in other roles within our organization.
Salary : $5,250 - $107,726
