Conference Coordinator - Higher Ed. coordinates conferences and workshops for the university/college. Responsible for most aspects of the conference/workshop programs including the program budget, selection and design, as well as the registration and payment processes. Being a Conference Coordinator - Higher Ed. reserves locations and arranges for any extra necessities including meals, lodging, or transportation. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Conference Coordinator - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Conference Coordinator - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We have an ambitious conference schedule this year and are in search of a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to ensure everything runs smoothly. This crucial role involves coordinating all logistical aspects of our participation at these events to guarantee that our sales team is set up for success on the trade show floor. Responsibilities include booking booth space, ordering booth backdrops and furniture, liaising with electrical and internet service providers, arranging travel, and more. This is an entry level position, perfect for checklist lovers!
Company Overview
We are an AI company that specializes in crisis event detection and monitoring. We make sense of the world’s text and sensory data in real-time to support safer, more efficient organizations and societies. We help our users act faster with more clarity at a time when action can make the biggest difference. Our cutting-edge technology enables Fortune 500s, militaries and government organizations to rapidly identify and respond to disruptive events in real-time.
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As our Events and Conference Coordinator, you'll be responsible for organizing and executing our industry conference and trade shows throughout the year. You will also be responsible for planning and executing our in-house user conference, Horizon. As an integral member of our marketing team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our presence at conferences is professional and impactful - ensuring we receive maximum ROI from attending.
This role is based in Edmonton, AB.
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samdesk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
First Peoples Acknowledgement
samdesk respectfully acknowledges that, being headquartered in Edmonton, we are situated on Treaty 6 and Region 4 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people respectively.
We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all other First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.
The city of Edmonton owes its strength and vibrancy to these lands, the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this region, and the settlers from around the world who continue to be welcomed here and call Edmonton home.
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