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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the oldest national civil engineering society in America, is currently seeking an experienced conference manager responsible for overall conference management and the successful implementation and production of assigned conferences and meetings for our Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI).

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing, implementing, and monitoring overall conference plan & timeline
• Scheduling and coordinating committee meetings and internal staff meetings
• Creating agendas and participating in conference committee meetings
• Developing and monitoring budgets and expenditures
• Reviewing RFPs for venues and vendors
• Analyzing site options and making recommendations for venue contracts
• Providing overall management and coordination of on-site operations
• Managing vendor contracts and ensuring delivery of services and financial performance
• Creating marketing campaigns and designing and generating promotional materials and messaging
• Assisting in planning and coordination of special funding
• Assisting in planning and coordination of exhibitions
• Preparing final conference report

Ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of conference planning experience
• CMP or similar professional certification preferred
• Demonstrated success managing large conferences
• Association or volunteer management experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office and a CRM or AMS database
• Willingness and desire to travel

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a leading nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public good. To accomplish  ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence.  To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position has hybrid work from home flexibility.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. 

Apply at:  https://asce.applicantpro.com/jobs/2807423.html

About American Society of Civil Engineers

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.

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