Conference & Education Programs Specialist

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) seeks an enthusiastic, highly organized events professional to support the design, development, and delivery of Education, Training & Events conferences and programs. You will assist managers, speakers, and subject matter experts, coordinating materials, communications, technology platforms, and onsite logistics for member-facing events.

This role collaborates across teams to ensure a seamless, high-quality event experience and is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required; 3+ years supporting conferences/events
• Hands-on experience with event technology platforms (apps, registration, speaker tools)
• Knowledge of speaker management processes, AV coordination
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 tools
• Willingness to travel 5–10% and report to office as needed

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and execution of complex conferences; collaborates with program, marketing, and business development teams
• Provides front-line service to members; responds to inquiries and coordinates with stakeholders
• Manages speaker communications, biographies, photos, and presentation materials; prepares AV materials
• Designs and produces digital and printed signage; coordinates print timelines
• Plans conference mobile app content and attendee communications
• Develops run-of-show slides and room monitor materials
• Maintains event websites content and publishes materials to site and app
• Eligible for hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days from home)

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or Business Administrations

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Job description

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) seeks an enthusiastic, highly organized events professional to support the design, development, and delivery of Education, Training & Events conferences and programs. You will assist managers, speakers, and subject matter experts, coordinating materials, communications, technology platforms, and onsite logistics for member-facing events.

This role collaborates across teams to ensure a seamless, high-quality event experience and is