Raleigh, NC
Alexandria, VA
Washington, D.C.
New England
Arlington, Virginia
Hybrid (Rockville, MD)
Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: Leesburg, VA
Type: Full Time
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Medical society seeks an experienced meetings professional to be responsible for all annual meeting logistics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning and conducting site visits; future site selection; contracting, planning, and executing all meeting logistics including developing and monitoring related budgets, F&B selection, hotel block management, assigning space, vendor oversight, etc.
This position has no direct staff reports. Successful candidate must be an organized and detail-oriented team player with experience executing the day-to-day logistical responsibilities required of a complex CME meeting with a minimum of 1,500 attendees. Exceptional project management and communication skills are a must have as well as strong advocacy, negotiating, and contracting skills with experience working with hotels and convention centers. Individual must be able to take direction, perform administrative as well as managerial tasks as part of the daily work of this position, and multi-task to meet competing deadlines. Travel is required. College degree preferred; association/nonprofit experience, medical meetings experience, and a CMP highly desirable. ARRS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Life, STD and LTD. This position may be full-time remote and candidates outside the DC metro area will be considered. ARRS will also consider individuals looking for a meeting contractor role rather than full-time staff position. How to apply: Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter with salary requirements or meeting contractor proposal to jobs@arrs.org.