Conference Programs Specialist - Hybrid Events

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

Job summary

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Education, Training & Events team seeks an organized, communicative professional to support the design, development, and delivery of its conferences and programs. You will coordinate materials, communications, technology platforms, and onsite logistics across cross‑functional teams.

This role supports program managers, speakers, and subject matter experts for high‑profile member events and is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years supporting conferences, events, or large meetings.
• Hands‑on experience with event tech platforms and speaker management.
• Working knowledge of AV coordination and presentation standards.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 tools; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and execution of complex conferences.
• Collaborates with program, Marketing, and Business Development on collateral.
• Provides frontline service and administrative support to members.
• Manages speaker communications and logistics: bios, photos, letters, materials.
• Plans and manages conference mobile app content and attendee data.
• Develops run-of-show slides and room monitor materials.
• Maintains event websites and content within Sessionboard.
• Publishes final materials to website and mobile app.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration

Tools

Conference mobile apps

Registration systems

Speaker management tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Education, Training & Events team seeks an organized, communicative professional to support the design, development, and delivery of its conferences and programs. You will coordinate materials, communications, technology platforms, and onsite logistics across cross‑functional teams.

This role supports program managers, speakers, and subject matter experts for high‑profile member events and is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule,