Coordinator, Conferences and Events

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is currently searching for meeting support professional to assist in the successful planning and execution of conferences and events for the Structural engineering Institute (SEI).

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the senior conference and technical managers with technical program development and pre-event logistical and operational support to the assigned events
• Coordinating signage, shipping, carrying out conference management timeline duties as assigned
• Assisting in post-events reconciliations with vendors, speakers, facilities, committees, etc.
• Traveling to and assisting at on-site events, including coordination with secondary vendors, room counts, signage coordination, and other related duties
• Updating websites
• Performing other administrative tasks in support of SEI operations

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4-year college/university degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of conference and event experience with a corporation, university, association, or similar organization
• Thorough proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple program timelines
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A desire and willingness to travel to in-person meetings, conferences, and events

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position has hybrid from home flexibility.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter.