Conference Programs & Events Specialist

NRECA; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

NRECA’s Education, Training & Events team designs, delivers, and facilitates learning experiences and events for cooperative leaders and staff. This role supports program managers, speakers, and subject matter experts in planning, development, and delivery of conferences and programs.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and event technology skills, with up to 2 days per week from home under NRECA’s hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or Business Administrations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting conferences, events, or large-scale meetings, preferably in an association, nonprofit, or professional education environment.
• Hands‑on experience with event technology platforms such as conference mobile apps, registration systems, and speaker management tools.
• Working knowledge of speaker management processes, presentation standards, and AV coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for managing competing deadlines and multiple projects at various stages with consistent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10%, as required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of complex, high-profile conferences. Collaborates with program, Marketing, and Business Development teams to develop and execute program collateral.
• Provides front-line service and administrative support to members by responding to inquiries and requests.
• Manages speaker communications and logistics, including agreement letters, biographies, photos, and presentation materials, and preparation of materials for AV teams.
• Designs and produces digital and printed signage for assigned conferences, coordinating print production and delivery timelines.
• Plans and manages conference mobile app, including home page layout and content pages, while managing attendee data and pre- and post-event communications.
• Develops rolling and run-of-show slides for general sessions and breakouts, and prepares room monitor materials.
• Reviews and maintains event websites and content within Sessionboard. Collects and publishes all final materials to the website and mobile app.

Skills

Conference support

Event coordination

AV coordination

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management/ Communications/ Marketing/ Business Admin

Tools

Conference mobile apps

Registration systems

Speaker management tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

NRECA’s Education, Training & Events team designs, delivers, and facilitates learning experiences and events for cooperative leaders and staff. This role supports program managers, speakers, and subject matter experts in planning, development, and delivery of conferences and programs.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and event technology skills, with up to 2 days per week from home under NRECA’s hybrid schedule.