Senior Events Coordinator - Hybrid - Center for Internet Security : Job Details

Overview

The Senior Events Coordinator is part of the Corporate department, which resides on the Events team and reports to the Internal Events Manager. As our Senior Events Coordinator, you will manage complex aspects of CIS events, including internal company-wide programs and conferences, as well as planning both small and large-scale virtual meetings and events. This position will lead larger scale conferences and drive the execution of these events across CIS.

This role will require working in-person from our Albany, NY office three to five days per month. Additional in-person support may be required, as the Events team necessitates it. This position is not eligible for travel coverage or reimbursement for in-person work.

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit responsible for industry-leading best practices for securing IT systems and data. CIS is also a trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities and election offices.

CIS has an award-winning reputation for investing in its people (click here to learn more), as well as continuous learning and development. We offer our employees diverse opportunities to expand their impact personally and professionally, in their local communities, and among one another. Core Leadership Principles drive our employees at every level of the organization, empowering them to be leaders in everything they do.

Salary Range: $60,500 - $103,600

We offer a competitive total rewards package at the Center for Internet Security:

* Base salary is determined on a number of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience and skills

* Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

* $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants

* 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)

* Life Insurance

* Bonding Leave

* Paid Volunteering Program

* Bonus eligibility

* Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time

* Paid Holidays

* Wellness Program

* Employee Engagement Activities

* Professional Development Opportunities

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Student Loan PayDown Program

* Employee Referral program

* Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Do

* Manage project plans for internal events, from initial idea to execution

* Manage, coordinate, and lead internal event projects, including areas of the Annual Full Staff Meeting, and manage event planning, hotel management, registration, budget organization, event setup, offsite needs, transportation, resource/vendor management, and event communications

* Maintain a working relationship with vendors and venues, as well as outreach to establish new vendors

* Manage Webex virtual events for internal meetings and conferences, including post event reports, calendar invites, PowerPoint presentations and surveys, and hosting rights

* Serve as a meeting planning subject-matter expert, leading planning meetings and project tracking

* Analyze event feedback and suggest improvements to processes, resources, etc. for continuous improvement

* Assist in mentoring teammates in vendor management, budget tracking, and other areas

* Work closely with internal resources to develop and maintain inventory of required materials

* Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need

* Bachelor's Degree in Event Planning, Marketing, or a related field*

* 5+ years' professional event planning experience

* Experience managing and maintaining external vendor and venue resources and relationships

* Ability to accommodate mission-based overnight travel as necessary; approximately 20-30% travel is required

* Experience using event management software

* Strong attention to detail and ability to successfully multi-task and manage time effectively

* Strong project management skills

* Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor, with focus on customer service and communication

* Must be authorized to work in the United States

It's a Plus if You Have:

* Project Management and industry recognized certifications are a plus (ex: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), etc.)

* 10+ years' event management experience

* Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate's degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.

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