Description

The Associate Director, Conferences and Meetings works with the conference team and other NAFSA staff to manage and support all departmental activities relating to meetings, conferences, and event planning services, including working collaboratively with all members of staff to ensure seamless internal meetings. This position contributes to and supports the planning and convening a 8.000-plus delegate annual conference & exposition, along with numerous other association meetings and events.  The Associate Director also plays a lead role in planning internal leadership and board meetings, collaborating with key staff in the organization.

Requirements

        Minimum five years of work experience planning large events 

        Knowledge of core elements in planning meetings and events in an association or corporate environment

        Experience with hotel contract negotiation and terms, food and beverage coordination, AV production. 

        High caliber performer with a strong commitment to customer service

        Highly organized and detailed-oriented; attention to detail, interest in data 

        Demonstrated ability to keep to a demanding timeline

        Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently

        Comfortable with a variety of technology solutions

        Strong written and oral communication skills 

        Ability to travel and work weekends

        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software

Enthusiasm for NAFSA’s mission