Education Programs & Events Lead for Accounting Pros

mra; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA) in Waukesha, WI seeks an Education Program & Event Coordinator responsible for planning and coordinating seminars, on-demand programs, breakfast events, and networking functions for accounting and business professionals. The role includes vendor relations, contract reviews, and clerical support across programs and conferences.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in customer service and event planning, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Communications, Hospitality or Marketing.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in customer service, event planning, administrative and clerical responsibilities.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service.
• Strong organizational, project management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and serves as contact for education programs and events.
• Organizes and coordinates programs, events, speakers, facility, catering, contracts, onsites, program descriptions, signage and assigned seminar and breakfast programs.
• Researches new vendors and maintains and develops new relationships with vendors to provide commission based programs.
• Evaluates and negotiates favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers for facility, catering, audiovisual, hotel and other needs.
• Accurately maintains program and event files in database and on the website.
• Maintains Outlook calendar for all events, programs and rentals.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA) in Waukesha, WI seeks an Education Program & Event Coordinator responsible for planning and coordinating seminars, on-demand programs, breakfast events, and networking functions for accounting and business professionals. The role includes vendor relations, contract reviews, and clerical support across programs and conferences.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in customer service and event planning, with strong organizational