Conference Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Malden, MA

Boston,MA

DatePosted : 2/7/2024 5:28:23 AM

Job Description

Conduct aggressive research via informational fairs and workshops, public events, and other mediums to expand membership in the Women Veterans’ network.

Collaborate within EOVS with other agencies at state, federal and non-profit provider levels that serve women veterans to identify resources, improvements to programs and services to women veterans, particularly in terms of healthcare, counseling, employment, education, and housing.

Plans and supports monthly women veteran events (social, wellness, informational etc.)

Plan and coordinate the annual Woman Veterans’ Appreciation Day at the State House annually.

Coordinate nominations for the Deborah Sampson award (Outstanding Woman Veteran of the Year).

Respond to direct inquiries from women veterans to provide information, referrals and establish linkages with supportive services.

Provide informational updates via email, website, and social network sites on services, programs, and events and newsletters.

Review website information relative to the WVN to ensure timely and accurate information on events and resources.

Continue education and awareness of current and emerging issues that impact woman Veterans.

Assists with the procurement of a woman veteran speakers for the Commonwealth’s Veterans’ Day ceremony, annual conference, and State House Event.

Helps maintain WVN Twitter and Facebook sites and outreach programs through social media.

Receives and answers questions and inquiries from women veterans currently deployed overseas via social networks requesting benefit information etc.

Maintain communication with exhibitors and providers for the Women Veterans’ Network (WVN) annual conference.

Research other states women veterans’ sites and similar sites and links to pull into the WVN website. Update for appeal and relevancy.

Research the potential for blogging WVN news on our sites within Mass.Gov and to outside agencies. Ensures all outreach team efforts and events are on appropriate websites. The position is hybrid in nature, some days will be out at vendors and/or events.