- Contributes to the organization and management of the Education Department—providing input on department strategy and direction for over 100 events, including in-person conferences and courses, virtual summits and classes, and on-demand programs.
- With the Director, Conferences & Events, conceives, develops, and oversees all aspects of the Customer Connections Conference: directs program activities, oversees programming, provides staff and committee direction, sets the budget, serves as the staff liaison to the Customer Connections section, and evaluates results.
- With the Director, Conferences & Events, conceives, develops, and coordinates activities related to the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo.
- Working with staff and member subject matter experts, develops and oversees topical summits and other conferences and programs, directs program activities, oversees programming, provides staff and committee direction, sets the budget, serves as the staff liaison to events and evaluates results.
- Develops and directs programs and activities, as the staff liaison to the conference committees, which includes providing subject matter expertise to identify topics/speakers, developing conference session descriptions, managing logistics with speakers/officers, and traveling to the event to oversee and manage sessions.
- Manages special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Conferences & Events Manager - Crystal, United States - American Public Power Association
Description
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is looking for a Conferences & Events Manager to play an integral role in developing, planning, and managing APPA Academy conferences and events, including in-person and online events, and special projects related to education. In partnership with the Director, Conferences & Events, the Manager will develop and direct all aspects of the Customer Connections Conference, the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, topical summits, and other conferences and events as assigned. The Conferences & Events Manager works with the education team on content development and oversight for conferences and courses both in-person and virtual.
Please note: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. APPA offers a flexible work schedule for full-time employees, and the option for telework is available after 2 months of employment (with supervisor approval).
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