About the Role
Provides administrative, logistical, and on-site support for conferences and travel-related activities, ensuring timely coordination, accurate documentation, and a high level of service. Supports day-to-day operations of the Conference & Travel Planning department with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provides phone and in-person coverage for the department, as needed.
- Administers special projects as assigned.
- Conducts research and travel plans, including contacting hotels for initial information and availability.
- Reviews, reconciles, and codes invoices for approval and payment.
- Creates event materials such as announcements, invitations, housing and registration forms, and meal tickets.
- Prepares rooming and transportation lists, confirmations, supply lists, and related memos.
- Prepares and completes mailings.
- Prepares and packs materials for shipment to event sites.
- Partners with the Senior Event Manager to create, review, and prepare conference materials, handouts, and signage.
- Maintains event databases, spreadsheets, and files; produces reports to track timelines, progress, and expenses.
- Interacts professionally with Board members, delegates, and other key stakeholders.
- Provides occasional on-site support for events.
Requirements
- Proficiency with email, internet, and word processing; ability to produce accurate documents.
- Working knowledge of databases (e.g., Access) and intermediate spreadsheet skills (e.g., Excel).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented and organizational skills required.
Skills
- Internet
- Word processing
- Databases
- Spreadsheets
- Excel
- Access
- Communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Part-time
- In-office
- Variable hours
Experience Level
- Minimal supervision
Salary/Compensations
- $23 - $27/hour
