Event Technology Specialist, Conferences and Events

Foundation for California Community Colleges

1d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Specialist to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. What You’ll Do Under the direction of the Manager, Conferences and Events, and in collaboration with the Chancellor’s Office, the Conferences and Events Specialist provides support for FoundationCCC, External Client, and Chancellor’s Office conferences, events, and summits, and facilitates event integration with the goals outlined in Vision 2030 and Guided Pathways. This role will support a professional planning team charged with executing the meetings and events to help community colleges meet the goals outlined in the Vision 2030 and Guided Pathways. The Specialist has a strong background in event technology, expertise in AV technology, and experience planning and executing virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. They are capable of overseeing mid-range event planning and supporting the execution of complex events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in AV and Event Technology Operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in and/or familiarity with the California Community Colleges and system partners and stakeholders is a plus.
• Experience using CRM to track stakeholder lists; direct experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience using Cvent and Asana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all technical components for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
• Manage all technology vendors throughout the event process.
• Acts a technology advisor for all Conference and Events staff members.
• Collaborate with the Conferences and Events Manager to lead the end-to-end RFP process specifically for audiovisual (AV) vendors and contractors
• Work closely with the Event Leads, Registration Leads, and the Communications team to create registration pages for events
• Provide technical consultation to clients and Conference and Events team, identifying their needs and presenting solutions that best fulfill their needs
• Manage AV and technology companies and contractors at conferences, events, and meetings
• Lead assigned client intake meetings with a focus on technical and AV requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed