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1803 Research Boulevard
Suite 615
Rockville, MD 20850
 
 
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Conference Manager

  Reports to: Project Manager
Staff Reporting to Position: None; ad hoc supervision of Conference Coordinator and support staff

Qualifications:

  • B.A./B.S. degree; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5 or more years of related technical/professional experience.
  • 3 or more years of conference planning experience.
  • 1 or more years of conference management experience.
  • Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview of Position: Responsible for managing logistics and project tasks.

Primary Duties (under minimal supervision):

  • Manage, plan, schedule, and coordinate logistical services and materials for premeeting, onsite, and postmeeting support.
  • Coordinate meeting planning sessions.
  • Draft work statements, workplans, and budgets.
  • Manage planning and coordination of travel, lodging, room setups, food and beverage functions, and mailings.
  • Direct conference staff in preparing materials, contacting participants, and making logistical arrangements.
  • Conduct quality control of deliverables, including draft and final meeting materials.
  • Draft/write meeting-related reports and technical progress reports.
  • Research and/or write technical proposal sections; assist with the writing and preparation of marketing materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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