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DCCCA Inc. Event Coordinator in Wichita, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13013031

Position Overview:

  • Coordinates and organizes logistics for the following conferences. The months designated are subject to change.

    • Oklahoma Teen Conference (February/March)
    • Child Welfare Conference (March)
    • DCCCA Foster Care Conference (April)
    • Oklahoma Opioid Summit (June)
    • Kansas Home Visiting Conference (August/September)
    • Kansas Regional Youth Workshops (September)
    • DCCCA United (September)
    • Douglas County Youth Empowerment in Prevention Summit (October)
    • Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference (November)
    • Kansas Teen Conference (November)
  • Consults with internal and external partners to determine objectives and outcome requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions

  • Manages conference vendor, service provider, and sponsorship relationships

  • Negotiates and executes contracts, utilizing Request For Proposal (RFP) processes

  • Coordinates speaker logistics including, but not limited to, research, outreach, and database maintenance

  • May assist with developing event topics and choosing featured speakers

  • Designs and implements efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships

  • Develops and executes recruitment plans to engage participants

  • Manages event and conference budgets, coordinating with program directors and managers as needed

  • Reviews event invoices for accuracy and approves payments

  • Researches and selects conference app platforms and content

  • Creates content for web presence and social media posts for each event

  • Plans, manages, and implements registration of event participants

  • Coordinates services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, audio-visual equipment, catering, signage, displays, special requirements, printing, and event security

  • Inspects event facilities to ensure they meet expectations

  • Designs, produces, orders, and organizes conference materials

  • Follows fire and health department safety protocols

  • Conducts and reviews post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved and implements improvements as appropriate

  • Maintain records and reporting of various event aspects, such as attendance, budgetary details, etc.

  • Resolves conflicts and handles participant concerns

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