Job Summary

In consultation with the Air Quality Research Center (AQRC) Director and Operations & Events Manager, manage AQRC outreach activities, including conferences and other events which enhance the stature and visibility of the Center. Responsible for all facets of program planning, including content design, speaker selection, management, facilitation, sponsor development, budget management, public relations and promotion. Direct conference program planning committees and the support efforts of event vendors and staff.

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• B.S. or equivalent education and experience in Environmental Policy, Social Sciences Recreation and Events Management or related fields.
• Program development experience, including content management, conference logistics, marketing, fundraising, and environmental education.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with various partners such as stakeholders, campus units, and representatives from industry, and state/federal and international governments. Experience managing, training, leading and motivating professional staff and volunteers.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Skills to synthesize ideas from multiple stakeholders to conceptualize and develop original programmatic content for diverse and sophisticated audiences, in varied formats.
• Communication, presentation and public speaking skills to work with conference participants and to represent the Center and campus in public forums.
• Management and leadership skills to plan, budget, and negotiate to achieve programmatic goals.
• Knowledge of air quality research and policy, both nationally and internationally. Knowledge of the state of science and policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:            

• Experience working with graphic designers, writers, printers, and vendors in desktop publishing, graphic design and page layout.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge of the professional goals of the Air Quality Research Center specific subject matter as necessary to develop conference programming content.
• Ability to assess AQRC programmatic needs to gather information on audience characteristics and requirements for planning of innovative conference programs.

HIRING SALARY: $59,000 - $77,000

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