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The External Relations Specialist (ERS) provides support related to the implementation and fulfillment of CoSN’s External Relations comprehensive sponsorship program, professional learning and policy and advocacy activities and events. The ERS plays an essential role in providing excellent customer service and efficacy of CoSN programs. She/he also works collaboratively with the Conference team to support conference registration and solicit support for the Advocacy Auction and Fundraiser.

Reporting to the Senior Director of External Relations the External Relations Specialist is responsible for the following:

• Manage project tasks, timelines, benchmarks, deliverables, and resources.
• Collect and monitor data tied to strategic plan benchmarks and progress for external relations including sponsorships, professional learning and policy and advocacy.
• Assist in building agendas, taking notes and dissemination of meeting minutes/notes.
• Collaborate in development and distribution of sponsorship fulfillment to ensure the timely delivery of sponsor benefits.
• Cultivate and maintain relations with sponsors and potential partners to ensure continued support.
• Monitor and record fulfillment deliverables and timelines associated with various CoSN events to include the Annual Conference and CTO Clinics.
• Assist with onsite management of the EdTech Exchange.
• Assist Director of Professional Learning with setting up courses in Membersuite and monitoring registrations.
• Assist in tracking committee membership including both institutional and corporate sponsors.
• Assist Director of Professional Learning in analyzing data for program evaluation.
• Post webinar and podcast recordings on CoSN website.
• Work with the Director of Meetings and Conferences to fulfill conference related sponsorship activities, coordinate exhibits, and incorporate information into the conference website and conference mobile application.
• Maintain sponsorship areas across CoSN main website, Conference website, and Conference mobile application including updating sponsor and exhibitor listings, updating logos and descriptions, etc.
• Assist the Director of Meetings and Conferences in ensuring all sponsor deliverables are fulfilled with conference collateral (sponsor listing in program, signage, etc.), and review of all marketing collateral for accuracy.
• Occasional travel required (CoSN national conferences, staff meetings, and other travel as needed).
• Other duties that support the CoSN mission, but not enumerated here, may be assigned to this position.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Project Management experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong copy writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues
• Ability to travel to Annual Conference and other events as needed
• Solid mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher
• Ability to learn and implement Membersuite
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to interface with internal and external contacts
• Ability to work in a team, as well as work independently
• Flexibility and the desire to take on additional responsibilities
• Four-year accredited bachelor’s degree
• Ability to learn and coordinate Zoom meetings. 
• Ability to work with Docusign platform.
• Office365 including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Publisher

Nice to haves:

• One to two years of relevant experience in project management, association administration, fundraising and/or meeting planning
• PMP desirable but not required
• Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with database management software, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn and master new software (This position requires you to leverage technology to be effective and efficient)
• Knowledge of the Education Technology industry as it relates to CoSN membership
• Knowldege of MyCadmium

CoSN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CoSN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.