Career Center

The Maryland Tech Council is seeking an Event Coordinator to learn the ropes in our association with the desire to grow to an Event Manager role.  The Event Coordinator will oversee and organize events and programs that make an impact to targeted audiences, while ensuring the events are successful. We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and the organizational skills and experience required to manage successful programs from start to finish, including large-scale conferences, annual industry awards celebration, roundtables, speaker series, happy hours, golf tournament, breakfast meetings, vendor fairs and more.

• Ability to administer all phases within the events department, including but not limited to, planning, marketing, adhering to timelines, servicing, and administrative procedures (i.e., managing registration supplies, etc.)
• Capable of planning programs and events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Manage registration, including badge preparation and attend all events
• Coordinate and schedule all committee meetings for conferences, programs, etc. and take and distribute meeting minutes
• Ensure all programs and events are completed smoothly
• Work with sponsors and partners to manage benefits, deliverables and participation
• Interact with vendors and suppliers to adhere to deliverables
• Lead promotional activities for all programs and events
• Offer suggestions and vision to enhance the success of programs and events
• Be proactive in resolving any problems or issues that might occur
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare post-event reports for senior management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Positive attitude and high energy
• Professional, service-oriented team player with event experience
• Ability to multitask and a knack for problem solving
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
• Computer savvy; must be proficient in MS Office
• Ability to effectively interact with all people (including sponsors, speakers, members, potential members, committee members, etc.) regardless of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Knowledge of marketing techniques for event management is a plus