Event Manager

Job Summary: The Conference Coordinator is responsible for managing assigned conferences by conveying planning expertise, building and/or enhancing relationships with providers/departments, and meeting deadlines to ensure successful conferences. This includes consistent communication, assignment of external roles and responsibilities, and resource/staff management to plan, produce, and debrief conferences in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.Location:Orange, California, United StatesResponsibilities:- Manage assigned conferences by conveying planning expertise.- Build and/or enhance relationships with providers/departments.- Meet deadlines to ensure successful conferences.- Consistent communication with all stakeholders.- Assign external roles and responsibilities.- Manage resources and staff to plan, produce, and debrief conferences.- Ensure conferences are planned and executed in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.- Implement and evaluate programs.- Manage multiple projects.- Conduct hybrid (in-person + virtual) events.Required Skills & Certifications:- Minimum three (3) years of experience in educational conferences and event planning in a fast-paced environment.- Demonstrated ability to implement and evaluate programs, conference planning, and on-site coordination.- Proven ability to manage multiple projects.- Proven ability to conduct hybrid (in-person + virtual) events.- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or relevant years of experience in lieu of a degree).Preferred Skills & Certifications:- 4+ years of experience in a healthcare setting with experience in educational conferences and event planning in compliance with ACCME guidelines and criteria.- Cvent/Attendee Hub proficiency.Special Considerations:- This is a conference/event coordinator, not a manager role.Scheduling:- 24-week contract.- Shift: 5x8, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.- May include nights/weekends when supporting an educational conference.