Meetings and Events Specialist

Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to improving social and educational outcomes for youth seeks a meetings and events specialist. This role involves planning and implementing in-person meetings, providing logistical support, and requires strong technical and project management skills. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent with several years of relevant experience in event planning.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in meeting and event planning or hospitality.
• Experience using event management software, strongly preferred CVENT.
• Ability to learn audiovisual and event hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement meetings held in-person at the Baltimore office.
• Provide technical and logistical support for events.
• Manage vendors, contracts, venues, billing, etc.

Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CVENT

Zoom

Job description

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), Zoom and other web conferencing tools.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, venues, billing, etc.