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LG-OSS LLC

Inventory Associate

North Little Rock, AR · On-site

$13/hr

*MUST BE ABLE TO PASS 5 PANEL DRUG SCREENING* Part Time Inventory Associate - G457 Schedule : 5:00 ... Participates in daily conference calls with varied members of staff and management. * Adhere to all ...

Compass Group

Campus Executive Chef

Springdale, AR · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes ... Partner with conference services, catering, and operations teams to successfully plan and execute ...

Compass Group

Campus Executive Chef

Springdale, AR · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes ... Partner with conference services, catering, and operations teams to successfully plan and execute ...

Compass Corporate

Campus Executive Chef

Springdale, AR · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes ... Partner with conference services, catering, and operations teams to successfully plan and execute ...

Compass Group

Campus Executive Chef

Springdale, AR · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes ... Partner with conference services, catering, and operations teams to successfully plan and execute ...

Uofl

... Associate Professor. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Clinical Duties and ... Conference Participation: Multidisciplinary tumor boards and trauma conferences, resident case and ...

HRI Hospitality

Director of Sales

Casa, AR

$115K - $145K/yr

... Conference Services Managers. The Director of Sales will implement, monitor and control sales and ... Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Senior Sales Manager or Associate Director of Sales in a ...

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What is a conference associate?

Conference Associates are professionals who assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of conferences and events. Their responsibilities often include managing registration, supporting speakers and attendees, handling logistics, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. They play a critical role in delivering a successful and organized experience for all participants, often working closely with event planners and vendors. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference associate?

To thrive as a Conference Associate, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and experience in event coordination, often supported by a bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, registration platforms, and audiovisual systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability help you manage attendee needs and unexpected challenges. These skills ensure smooth event execution, high attendee satisfaction, and successful conference outcomes.

How does a conference associate typically collaborate with other event team members during large conferences?

As a Conference Associate, you will work closely with various event staff, including coordinators, technical teams, and customer service personnel, to ensure the smooth execution of conference activities. Collaboration often involves coordinating logistics, assisting with attendee registration, supporting speakers, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Strong communication and adaptability are essential, as you'll frequently shift between roles to support the team's collective goals and contribute to a successful event experience.

What is the difference between Conference Associate vs Event Coordinator?

AspectConference AssociateEvent Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer a bachelor's degreeHigh school diploma; often a bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, or related fields
Work EnvironmentConference venues, hotels, or corporate settings during eventsVaries from corporate offices to event sites, including conferences, weddings, and festivals
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in conference centers, associations, and corporate event planningIn hospitality, event planning companies, and corporate sectors

While both roles involve supporting events, a Conference Associate typically focuses on assisting with conference-specific tasks such as registration and logistics, often within conference centers or associations. An Event Coordinator has a broader scope, managing various types of events, including conferences, requiring more extensive planning and coordination skills.

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El Dorado Conference Center Director of Events

El Dorado, AR • On-site

South Arkansas College
51 - 200 employees
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$55K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
The Director of Events for the El Dorado Conference Center is responsible for the sales and marketing of the conference center, which includes planning and overseeing events. Hours for this position may vary due to events and catering. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy and reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Salary: Annual salary of $55,000. Plus, excellent benefit package.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for event personnel, which includes full-time and part-time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides competitive, aggressive, and entrepreneurial marketing and sales leadership for the center while building essential internal and external relationships
  • Oversees development and coordination of marketing collaterals to support conference center outreach and sales, including (but not limited to) updates to conference center website, print, audio and video media, and social media
  • Coordinates a regional outreach (sales) program, including travel and sales presentations, to effectively secure short and long-term booking and maximize conference center usage while maintaining accounts
  • Meets with prospective local, national, international, convention, trade, corporate, public, and gala show clients to sell space and services of the facility
  • Gathers event information (leads) from phone calls, in-person interviews or e-mail (preferred) and enters into the EMS System for event build out
  • Creates and oversees invoicing ensuring to ensure pricing and details are correct before sending the final invoice to vendors and to accounting office for further transactions and processing.
  • Working in conjunction with the conference center director of operations:
    • Coordinates master calendar/ space availability information
    • Determines catering, food-service, and banquet options and pricing
    • Coordinates with caterers and clients
    • Attends and assists with events at the conference center as needed
    • Sends Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to all pertinent areas responsible for event coordination. This may include Set-up, Catering, IT, Security and A/V.
      • Makes necessary changes to BEOs as new event information is received and disseminate that accordingly
  • Collaborates with conference center and other college personnel to determine facility and technology upgrade needs at the center
  • Collaborates with local, state, regional, and national entities to develop partnerships which lead to increased use of center including (but not limited to) the El Dorado - Union County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street El Dorado, El Dorado Downtown Business Association, Murphy Arts District, Mystic Creek Golf Club, the City of El Dorado, the Arkansas Hospitality Association, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, etc.
  • Develops, in conjunction with Vice President of Finance and Administration, as the College President as requested, goals and metrics used to monitor and report operational efficiencies and success of marketing and sales efforts
  • Remains knowledgeable on current trends in conference center trends, amenities, sales techniques, etc.
  • Participates in producing and delivering quarterly conference center performance reports (as outlined by the City) to the El Dorado Works Board, City of El Dorado, and the El Dorado Conference Center Advisory Committee
  • Notifies clients of event confirmation
  • Communicates event changes as necessary
  • Secures a usage agreement from the client for all events
  • Creates room cards for event identification
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of convention, conference, exhibit, and other hosted-space best-practices
  • Proven and demonstrable success in previous industry-specific sales, marketing, and/or management positions
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office products and other management software.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Associates' degree in public relations, marketing, business administration, or related field
  • Three years of supervisory and/or sales experience in conference center management, event management, tourism or related field

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, business administration, or related field
  • Professional certifications (CASE, CEM, CMP, CVP, etc.) and/or active engagement with industry organizations (ASAE, IAEE, IAVM, MPI, PCMA, etc.)

Physical Requirements:
This position requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. or more.
Application Agreement
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.
The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.
Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug testing.

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