The Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA) is a statewide, non-profit member organization comprised of school and district administrators. The Events and Development Coordinator is a hybrid role which focuses on event coordination, sponsor development, membership management and retention. This position works onsite from the Juneau office.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director the ideal candidate must be able to work independently, have the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others, be able to travel within the state several times per year, be skilled in verbal and written communication, and proficient with various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), Zoom and Adobe. Candidates must have at least two years’ experience working in an office environment. Experience with event planning/coordination preferred.
Primary responsibilities include:
● Coordinates all aspects of multiple events, such as conferences, annual association meetings, board meetings and workshops, arranges board and staff travel.
● Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors by securing financial support.
● Recruits, retains, and engages members. Coordinates annual membership drives and provides support for multiple affiliation ACSA members, as well as maintaining contacts with national membership organizations.
● Builds and maintains registration forms for each conference using Cvent event registration software.
● Coordinates all aspects of Champions for Children sponsorships, including collection of funds and advertising of sponsors.
● Provides administrative support for the Annual Principals’ Conference, coordinates Exhibitor/Sponsor registration and Exhibitor Hall set-up. Acts as the on-site liaison for exhibitors.
This position provides a variety of high-level administrative services requiring independence, judgment, and initiative in determining the organization’s needs as directed by the ACSA Executive Director.
● Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors at the Juneau office.
● Monitor ACSA email account and manage the ACSA event calendar.
● Assist Executive Director with correspondence, meeting preparation and presentations.
● Maintain Member Database, solicit, and organize committee interest.
● Designs and administers member surveys as needed.
● Coordinating board meetings each year includes securing venues, caterers, creating agendas, board packets & communicating to all staff, board, and committee members.
● Prepare and takes meeting minutes for board and committee meetings and draft agendas.
Critical Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:
● Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, office administration and organization, filing systems and the types and principles of information control.
● Exceptional written communication skills with emphasis on letter writing styles, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to accurately interpret meeting proceedings for transcription purposes.
● Superior interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ideal candidate should be experienced in providing support to executives.
● Superior project management skills with an emphasis on event planning.
● Computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Drive, Square, membership, event registration software, Survey Monkey, PC and Macintosh systems.
● Ability to independently prepare complete and concise reports and correspondence.
● Ability to multi-task with interruptions while remaining calm, organized, and accurate.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and flexibility to work well independently and as a team.
● Exemplary attention to detail. A strong work ethic with reliable attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements and Potential Hazards
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must be physically capable of travelling unaided to remote villages in Alaska and to state and national venues by plane, boat, and car. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may at times need to be able to lift over 25 lbs. and may be required to stand for extended periods of time.
Technology, Equipment, Systems, and Tools
Position requires intermediate skills in spreadsheet and word processing software, and basic skills in database software, email, and general office equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduate with five years’ experience of office administrative experience with at least one year of advanced level administrative work.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with two years’ experience of office administrative work.
Supervision:
This position is a non-supervisory position.
A competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package is being offered for the successful candidate.
Position will be opened until filled. Reply to this post with questions, subject: ACSA Coordinator, You may also submit a pdf cover letter and résumé.