PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter · 2 weeks ago
Event Education Program Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expPCMA Greater Midwest Chapter is seeking an Event Education Program Manager to develop and manage education programs for event professionals. The role involves content curation, collaboration with stakeholders, and oversight of educational sessions at various conferences and events.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Create F2F and digital education programs, products and resources that utilize adult learning principles and interactive delivery formats to provide event professionals with appropriate learning experiences for the subject matter being presented
Develop, manage and implement concurrent sessions for the following conferences and education experiences: Convening Leaders, edUcon, CEMA Summit, Business Events Industry Week, Partner Conference, Partner Summit, webinars, and educational content for other industry events as assigned
Curate content and research educational topics that address event professionals’ needs and identify emerging industry trends for use in assigned programs
Identify, negotiate, and contract professional instructors, speakers, program faculty, facilitators and content experts for assigned programs
Write and review program descriptions and learner outcomes to ensure consistency with PCMA guidelines for assigned programs
Design educational programs that provide event professionals with best practices, strategies and tangible takeaways they can use in their job responsibilities and for their organization
Oversee speaker management, preparation and presentation development for assigned programs
Participate in all aspects of the evaluation of PCMA education initiatives, including the design and implementation of the evaluation instrument, questionnaire and the review, analysis and dissemination of feedback data
Track program performance measures and vital statistics to form a complete program history for reporting, operational decision-making, identification of trends and future planning
Contribute to the online proposal submission and review process
Collaborate with PCMA headquarters and chapter project-based volunteers as needed to develop assigned programs, products, and services, and meet program objectives
Oversee and work with approved PCMA vendors, service providers and technology solutions
Develop, update, and maintain SOPs for all areas of responsibility as needed
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Represent PCMA in a professional manner in all areas of responsibilities, both with internal and external clients
Qualification
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess project management, organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to multitask
Possess strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships with potential speakers, subject matter experts, and colleagues
Understanding of adult learning theory and best practices in learning design
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn new software applications with ease
Ability to solve problems and think independently yet know when to defer decisions to others
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of four (4) plus years of related content development experience in training, association, corporate, or hospitality management
Flexibility to work long hours, some weekends, and travel as needed
Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to sit for extended periods of time in performing the work
Ability to walk for extended periods of time in performing the work
Ability to grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation)
Ability to travel by air or ground transportation as required in performing the work
Preferred
Experience with RainFocus, Salesforce, and Microsoft Suite
Company
PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter
The Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (GMC PCMA) was founded in 1993.
11-50 employees
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