Senior Conference & Event Leader - Remote

EBSCO Information Services; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

EBSCO Information Services seeks a Senior Conference and Event Planner to lead national conference and event initiatives, from planning through post-event analysis. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to deliver engaging experiences that promote our brand and generate leads.

You will manage budgets, oversee logistics, and ensure a smooth attendee experience while traveling up to 25% as needed in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience planning and executing conferences and events.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, vendors, and event priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.
• Willingness to travel for events, including overnight trips up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to plan and execute events.
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodations.
• Coordinate event schedules, sessions, and activities.
• Ensure a smooth registration process for attendees.
• Track and evaluate event activities.
• Develop and manage event budgets and analyze ROI to ensure effective budget allocation.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Proactively communicate event details, updates, and potential issues with stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned events and responsibilities including event deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Tools

Event management software

AI-enabled tools

Job description

EBSCO Information Services seeks a Senior Conference and Event Planner to lead national conference and event initiatives, from planning through post-event analysis. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to deliver engaging experiences that promote our brand and generate leads.

You will manage budgets, oversee logistics, and ensure a smooth attendee experience while traveling up to 25% as needed in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.