Conference Administrator - Telecommute

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

Casual Part Time- Benefits Ineligible position

BRM has a need for an experienced Conference Administrator with excellent verbal and written skills. They support the department with organizational details and logistics necessary to conduct successful conferences. They will work with the BRM team to ensure that all elements of conferences are planned and executed successfully.

This is a remote position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages the logistics for their specific conference components which includes admissions, transportation, client engagement, faculty resources and conference materials
• Manages on-site logistics in the role of Conference Administrator
• Communicates consistently with Team Leaders and other appropriate staff members to ensure conference success
• Acts as primary liaison with hotels/conference centers and vendors to ensure that all conference components will be provided as requested
• Utilizes Wrike to create comprehensive, accurate timelines for each conference and ensures adherence to all deadlines.
• Ensures that conference processes, policies and procedures are utilized and up-to-date
• Plans conference details to ensure that budgets for all events are within established guidelines
• Maintains and updates information in Cvent, CRM, and other appropriate programs
• Trouble shoots and problem solves as needed
• Attends any other conferences and meetings on an as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and flexible to adapt to change
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as a team member and contribute to shared efforts
• Self-starter who takes initiative to help when needed; solves problems, asks questions and suggests improvements to existing systems/processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Cvent)
• Must maintain a valid passport
• Must have travel experience in Central and South American countries
• Ability to travel extensively (both domestic and international) as required by the business with overnight stays

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• College degree in event management, hospitality or travel preferred or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of event/meeting planning experience
• CMP or other meeting planner certification a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive use of computer keyboard
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Home Office (hybrid work model)
  
• Travel conditions vary

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation

If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.