Education Programs & Events Specialist

MRA Recruiting Services; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Casual attire

Job summary

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Waukesha, WI seeks an Education Program & Event Coordinator to plan and oversee seminars, breakfast programs, and networking events for accounting and business professionals. This role handles registration, onsite support, and vendor coordination, ensuring high-quality programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in customer service or event planning, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Administration, Communications, Hospitality or Marketing.
• Minimum 3 years in customer service, event planning, administrative responsibilities.
• Exemplary business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, data entry, and report management.
• Must work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and act as the contact for education programs and events.
• Develop and implement processes to select courses, vendors, and speakers for educational programs.
• Organize and coordinate programs, events, speakers, facilities, catering, contracts, and onsite logistics.
• Research and develop vendor relationships to create commission-based programs.
• Negotiate favorable contracts with vendors for facility, catering, AV, and other needs.
• Provide technical and logistical support internally and onsite.
• Maintain program files in databases and on the website; process related transactions.
• Manage calendars for events and rentals; generate reports as needed.
• Prepare and edit materials for accuracy and consistency; follow AP style guides.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Business writing

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Report management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Administration/Communications/Hospitality/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Waukesha, WI seeks an Education Program & Event Coordinator to plan and oversee seminars, breakfast programs, and networking events for accounting and business professionals. This role handles registration, onsite support, and vendor coordination, ensuring high-quality programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in customer service or event planning, with strong organizational and communication