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Job Description
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
Cambridge Innovation Institute - 4.0 Needham, MA Job Details From $100,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Social media platforms Schedule management Industry trends Project delivery management Relationship management Managing projects Project stakeholder communication Market research within technology industry Cross-functional communication Analytics Full Job Description Our environment is friendly, inclusive, and very fast-paced, where people work hard and are rewarded and recognized for their efforts.
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
Looking for an ambitious, energetic and organized Conference Director We are looking for an experienced and talented Conference Director in life sciences, IT, and investment. This person must be a self-starter, have strong project management skills, work well in teams, and have an appetite for more! Ideal candidates will have knowledge of life science, healthcare, and/or technology, with direct experience producing business or investor events or working in the investment space.
This position requires travel:
typically 4-5 times annually. The Conference Director for these events recruits and establishes conference co-chairs and/or advisory boards, and leverages these groups to develop the conference topics, content and agenda, and recruit speakers, panelists and moderators. The Conference Director must be able to build relationships in various industries and develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of conferences. This person must be a top-notch communicator with exceptional relationship-management skills and the ability to effectively motivate and hold accountable third-party conference organizers, including co-chairs and advisory boards. Knowledge of social media is also very important.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, topics, and speakers relevant to the target industry Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define conference objectives, themes, and target audience Develop and maintain relationships with industry experts, speakers, and thought leaders to secure their participation in conferences Design conference agendas, session formats, and presentation topics that provide value and promote attendee engagement Manage the end-to-end production process, including speaker coordination, logistics planning, and timeline management Ensure seamless execution of conferences by coordinating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and sales Evaluate post-conference feedback and metrics to continually improve the quality and impact of future events Stay updated on industry trends, competitor events, and best practices to enhance conference content and delivery
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Conference Director or Producer, with a successful track record of planning and executing conferences Strong knowledge and understanding of the event industry, conference formats, and audience expectations Excellent research and analytical skills to identify industry trends and gather relevant market insights Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and speakers Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Creative mindset with a passion for creating engaging and thought-provoking conference experiences Proficiency in event management software and tools Undergraduate degree Compensation is a combination of salary and performance-based incentives. Salary for a conference producer with 5 years of direct experience is around $100,000 to start. Incentives could add $10,000 or more in the first year, with double-digit upside potential in subsequent years. To apply, please send résumé to: Kaitlin Kelleher Managing Director, Production CII is proud to offer its employees these benefits and more: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Generous paid leave Company profit share 401(k) with company match FSA plan CII Cares CII is devoted to community service, organizing volunteer activities throughout the year to support underserved populations and practice environmental sustainability. CII Celebrates Diversity! We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
