Communications & Events Specialist (Conferences & CME)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Pay

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events including multi-day conferences, symposia, and Grand Rounds. This on-site role primarily resides in the Health Sciences Building with occasional telework.

You will manage web content, create marketing materials, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with institutional policies while partnering with faculty leaders and conference directors for content

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, marketing or similar.
• 2 years’ experience in public contact, such as sales, promotions, communications/media, event production, or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Communications and Digital Presence Management: manage web content and social media for the Department of Surgery.
• Conference and Event Management: coordinate department-wide events, budgets, venues, travel, speakers, marketing and communications.
• Grand Rounds Program Management: coordinate monthly Grand Rounds, CME activities, and attendance verification.
• Special Projects and Departmental Initiatives: assist with other VCFA and departmental projects.
• Provide on-site event management, registration, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Event planning

Communications

Social media

Marketing materials

Web content management

Budget management

AV/tech support

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Marketing

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events including multi-day conferences, symposia, and Grand Rounds. This on-site role primarily resides in the Health Sciences Building with occasional telework.

You will manage web content, create marketing materials, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with institutional policies while partnering with faculty leaders and conference directors for content