Virtual Events Specialist (Remote)

-WHO WE ARE- We are a National Association which provides education, support, and resources to organizations who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). You are able to anticipate project needs and have high expectations for quality. You have a passion for member service, are an enthusiastic professional who is comfortable speaking in public, and are able to build relationships with internal and external customers. You are optimistic about getting it all done but are pragmatic about what it will take. -KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Logistics \\- Document webinar SOP \\- Develop template webinar settings and template project management sheets \\- Manage webinar setup and recordings \\- Serve as virtual webinar host \\- Meet with and coach webinar speakers \\- Develop collateral as appropriate \\- Manage event calendar at cacfp.org Programming \\- Source webinar topics and presenters e.g.) \\- Format webinar session descriptions and presenter biographies for online and print production \\- Manage speaker communications, expectations, and deadlines \\- Track and update speaker confirmations, registrations, contact info, post online speaker presentations \\- Work with website team to transition material to learning center Attendee Experience \\- Secure and analyze survey results for topic recommendations growth opportunities \\- Send appreciation follow-up + survey results to speakers \\- Work with certification team for CEU awards \\- Work with operations team for attendee registrations Marketing \\- Develop communications plan for webinars \\- Create and post essential information for marketing team National In-Person Conference \\- Event planning support as required \\- Travel: Onsite event management support (mid-April) \\- Travel: Pre-planning meeting with hotel (fall) Other Committee Support as needed Required Qualifications: \\- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, event management or a related field of study; significant - work experience can substitute for the degree \\- Three or more years of work experience in event planning or related field \\- Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and executing projects of varying complexity and delivering them - within specified timeframes and budgets \\- Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking \\- Ability and confidence to manage and accomplish multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments with little supervision.