Meetings and Events Specialist

Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to improving children's outcomes is seeking a Meetings and Events Specialist to manage in-person meetings in its Baltimore offices. This role requires strong planning, vendor management, and technical skills. The position is office-based, not hybrid, demanding a commitment to full-time presence.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in meeting and event planning or hospitality.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, venues, billing.
• Strong technical skills with audiovisual hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementation of meetings in Baltimore offices.
• Provide technical and on-site logistical support for events.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Skills

Technical skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CVENT

Zoom

Job description

Meetings and Events Specialist

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children, older youth and young adults by improving their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation works to strengthen families, build stronger communities and ensure access to opportunity because young people need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.

At Casey you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. This position is not a hybrid position and will be in the Baltimore offices four to five days a week.

The Foundation is seeking a meetings and events specialist primarily responsible for planning and implementation of meetings held in-person, in the Foundation’s Baltimore offices. The planner will provide technical and on-site logistical support for events as needed. Minimal travel may be required. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least five years of experience in meeting and event planning or hospitality.
• Strong technical skills with ability to learn audiovisual and event hardware/software.
• Experience using event management software (e.g., CVENT preferred), Zoomand other web conferencing tools.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, venues, billing, etc.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your background and experience make you a good candidate for this role. The Foundation will not consider resumes submitted without a cover letter. Read the full job description and apply online at www.aecf.org/about/jobs