Term Project and Event Coordinator: Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center aims to accelerate states’ equitable implementation of evidence-based policies that help all children thrive from the start. The Center’s policy team includes three distinct, but closely-connected functions related to the Center’s state-level policy expertise, analysis, and support for states: policy research, state policy, and state relations. The policy team’s state relations team shapes policy action through strategic engagement and relationship building with state leaders and national partners. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented project and event coordinator to support the overall work of the state relations team and collaborate across teams and the Center to manage external presentations and coordinate Center-hosted events. Candidates should have experience seamlessly managing the logistics of concurrent events.

Requirements

Previous experience managing the logistics of virtual and in-person events, including coordinating multiple events simultaneously while keeping detailed records and timelines organized.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task effectively, including coordinating concurrent events and produce high-quality work under time constraints.
Competency working under deadline pressure and adapting to changes in workload or timelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, and verbal and written communication skills, including experience communicating with senior-level professionals.
Experience working independently and collaboratively as circumstances dictate.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience using virtual event and CRM platforms (e.g., Zoom Webinar and Hubspot) for registration, communications, and event execution.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook, experience with Microsoft Excel for production of event materials (e.g., mail merge), and an ability to learn new procedures and applications.
Demonstrated understanding and support for key concepts in diversity, equity, and inclusion; and commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Ability to travel by air approximately three times per year, generally for one to four nights.
Must be located in the Nashville area and able to come into the office or event sites in the metro area as needed.
High school diploma or its equivalent, plus five years of progressively more complex administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Support Policy Impact Center-hosted webinar and event/meeting planning, including keeping all event logistics on track with detailed event planning timelines and checklists.
Provide virtual and on-site support including supporting the creation and execution of the run of show for both virtual and in-person events; serving as on-site lead for all in-person events and meetings; coordinating panelists and tech rehearsals for virtual events; serving as point of contact for attendees at virtual events; coordinating printing and shipping of materials as needed.
Serve as point of contact through clear, responsive, and professional communication with external partners requesting presentations, collecting necessary details and timelines to share with Center staff.
Share informed recommendations to Center staff for site planning and logistics including event location and space needs, and coordinating catering selections, materials, printing, technology and AV, and décor, and other related needs.
Communicate and coordinate across the Center’s teams to manage event details including with the operations teams on budget, contracting, and logistics, and the communications team for event promotion and production and other teams as required for agenda and content development.
Manage tracking and internal coordination of Center staff’s external presentations.
Support post-event follow-up and surveys to collect information for continuous improvement efforts.
Troubleshoot logistics challenges in timely and professional manner.
Provide exemplary customer service, including with external partners and event attendees.
Perform clerical tasks, including writing, editing, and formatting documents and other communications; data entry and retrieval; scheduling and task management; printing event materials.
Demonstrate ownership for event timelines, tracking, and all work products and processes.
Perform other related functions as assigned.