What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Communications Associate position at National Academy For State Health Policy?
About National Academy For State Health Policy
The National Academy for State Health Policy — NASHP — is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of, by, and for state policymakers, committed to developing and advancing health policy innovations and solutions.
At NASHP, we engage state leaders to solve problems and share best practices, conduct policy analyses and research, leverage state expertise to develop model policies, disseminate information on state policies and programs, and provide technical assistance to states.
We have an immediate opening for an Events & Communications Associate to join our growing Events team.
Position Overview
As a Conference and Events Associate, you will be part of a team responsible for planning and executing all logistics related to NASHP's internal and external events that bring together leaders and decision-makers in the state health policy community, from all over the country. Events include small internal meetings, large multi-day meetings held in various locations around the U.S., and NASHP's flagship event, the Annual State Health Policy Conference.
This position will also support conference related fundraising and Academy relations activities led by the Director of Conferences and Partnership Development. It will also provide social media support both for NASHP events and the organization as a whole.
This is a full-time position , base d in NASHP's Washington, DC or Portland, Maine (preferably) office.
Primary Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include :
- Serve as first point-of-contact for meeting and conference-related inquires.
- With the Conference and Events Manager, coordinate internal and external in-person events including, but not limited to, preparing RFPs, working with vendors, setting up and managing event registration, coordinating speaker and attendee travel in Concur, coordinating attendee lodging, preparing banquet and event orders to reflect individual meeting needs and budget limitations, scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, assist with final billing activities, and providing on-site support as needed.
- Effectively managing timelines and deadlines for all aspects of event logistics.
- Provide general support for the annual conference including conducting research, preparing reports, updating the web-based registration program, preparing website content, preparation of event materials and promotional items, and providing superior customer service to speakers and attendees.
- Assist with conference related fundraising development research.
- Assist with Academy Relations activities.
- Working closely with the communications team, support communications efforts with social media campaigns and outreach, both specific to NASHP events and also to support overall NASHP programs, campaigns, and priorities.
- Support communications efforts with website updates and management.
- Ensure accuracy of meeting and event participant details in CRM.
- Prepare slide decks and other presentation materials for internal meetings and events.
- Complete special projects as assigned and provide general administrative support as needed.
- Other duties as necessary.
Education and Experience
Core Competencies
Working at NASHP
NASHP offers a flexible work schedule. We are currently operating in a hybrid work arrangement, with one to two days in the office each week, depending on distance from the office. We have offices in both Washington, DC and Portland, Maine.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $62,000-$74,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
NASHP offers exceptional employee benefits that include :
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Salary : $62,000 - $74,000
