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Anjuli Kronheim
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From: Leah Weiner <leahw...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Subject: [NLC Alumni Network] Conference Coordinator in Los Angeles (part-time)
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The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is seeking a candidate to work as the Conference Coordinator for the 29th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families. This event also includes: opening plenary and reception; 10-12 concurrent sessions, meetings, or roundtables; exhibit hall; poster sessions; luncheon; and closing session.
DEC’s Annual International Conference has been an annual event since 1985 and draws a consistent attendance of 1100-1400, plus 20-40 exhibitors. A majority of the delegate population is female. Attendees are administrators, early childhood special educators, Head Start personnel, higher education faculty members, researchers, mental health specialists, health care workers, physical/occupational/speech therapists, parents and family members, students, and others working with young children with special needs. For many of our attendees this event is the only conference they will attend all year and for that reason DEC is known for its warm, welcoming environment. We seek to go out of our way to make attendees feel welcomed and comfortable.
The appropriate candidate will have primary responsibility for the following areas:
Management and Oversight
Meet with Conference Program Chair and current DEC staff on a monthly basis to coordinate all aspects of the conference. Attend and participate in monthly LAC calls and provide support/answer questions as needed. Learn software (etouches, CVENT). Complete other necessary tasks to ensure the success of the conference including maintain oversight for conference to do list to ensure tasks are being completed and assign tasks as needed.
Marketing
Drive state and regional marketing efforts; coordinate with Conference Program Chair and DEC staff on eblasts and secondary distribution. Learn software (etouches, CVENT, iContact).
Coordination with Hotel/Conference Site
Coordination with the hotel/conference site staff prior to, during, and after the conference. Specific activities include (but are not limited to) managing the room block, negotiating space usage, ensuring contract compliance, reviewing invoices, and advocating for services that will support and improve DEC conference activities.
Management of Subcontracts
Preparing subcontract for needed services including (but not limited to) security, food and beverage, audiovisual equipment rental, and ground transportation for attendees. Additional services that may be required include: sign language interpreters and other services needed for special needs accommodation, shipping, printing, florist, and decorator services. Coordination of subcontracted activities must include review of all invoices, evaluation of cost effectiveness, and assessment of the quality of work provided in addition to overseeing onsite services.
Assignment of Space and Facility Usage
Coordinate the room set up, food/beverage, and audiovisual equipment required for each conference session/event. On-site room checks will be conducted to ensure that conference activities run smoothly.
Nature of Supervision Received
This individual will be supervised by the Conference Program Chair and Executive Director.
Wage
This position is paying $1,600 per month for 12-15 hours per week. This position can work from a virtual location in Southern California. 5 hours a week must be in our West LA office.
Applications to be received by:
July 25, 2013. Please send cover letter and resume to d...@dec-sped.org
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DEC is a non-profit membership organization designed for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with disabilities and other special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC is one of 17 divisions of CEC and has approximately 4,000 members internationally.
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From: Leah Weiner <leahw...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Subject: [NLC Alumni Network] Conference Coordinator in Los Angeles (part-time)
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I am hiring a part-time Conference Coordinator. Please forward this to individuals interested in education/nonprofits.
Position Title:
Conference CoordinatorThe Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is seeking a candidate to work as the Conference Coordinator for the 29th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families. This event also includes: opening plenary and reception; 10-12 concurrent sessions, meetings, or roundtables; exhibit hall; poster sessions; luncheon; and closing session.
DEC’s Annual International Conference has been an annual event since 1985 and draws a consistent attendance of 1100-1400, plus 20-40 exhibitors. A majority of the delegate population is female. Attendees are administrators, early childhood special educators, Head Start personnel, higher education faculty members, researchers, mental health specialists, health care workers, physical/occupational/speech therapists, parents and family members, students, and others working with young children with special needs. For many of our attendees this event is the only conference they will attend all year and for that reason DEC is known for its warm, welcoming environment. We seek to go out of our way to make attendees feel welcomed and comfortable.
The appropriate candidate will have primary responsibility for the following areas:
Management and Oversight
Meet with Conference Program Chair and current DEC staff on a monthly basis to coordinate all aspects of the conference. Attend and participate in monthly LAC calls and provide support/answer questions as needed. Learn software (etouches, CVENT). Complete other necessary tasks to ensure the success of the conference including maintain oversight for conference to do list to ensure tasks are being completed and assign tasks as needed.
Marketing
Drive state and regional marketing efforts; coordinate with Conference Program Chair and DEC staff on eblasts and secondary distribution. Learn software (etouches, CVENT, iContact).
Coordination with Hotel/Conference Site
Coordination with the hotel/conference site staff prior to, during, and after the conference. Specific activities include (but are not limited to) managing the room block, negotiating space usage, ensuring contract compliance, reviewing invoices, and advocating for services that will support and improve DEC conference activities.
Management of Subcontracts
Preparing subcontract for needed services including (but not limited to) security, food and beverage, audiovisual equipment rental, and ground transportation for attendees. Additional services that may be required include: sign language interpreters and other services needed for special needs accommodation, shipping, printing, florist, and decorator services. Coordination of subcontracted activities must include review of all invoices, evaluation of cost effectiveness, and assessment of the quality of work provided in addition to overseeing onsite services.
Assignment of Space and Facility Usage
Coordinate the room set up, food/beverage, and audiovisual equipment required for each conference session/event. On-site room checks will be conducted to ensure that conference activities run smoothly.
Nature of Supervision Received
This individual will be supervised by the Conference Program Chair and Executive Director.
Wage
This position is paying $1,600 per month for 12-15 hours per week. This position can work from a virtual location in Southern California. 5 hours a week must be in our West LA office.
Applications to be received by:
July 25, 2013. Please send cover letter and resume to d...@dec-sped.org
________________________________
DEC is a non-profit membership organization designed for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with disabilities and other special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC is one of 17 divisions of CEC and has approximately 4,000 members internationally.
On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Raven Brooks <raven...@gmail.com> wrote:
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The government and politics policy team is an external arm of Facebook and works with the world’s governments and politicians on how to best use Facebook and Instagram to connect with their constituents.
This position is based in Washington DC.Responsibilities
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