Meetings and Events Manager

Pharmacy Quality Alliance - Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Alexandria, VA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Meetings and Events Manager at PQA plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of various convening and educational activities, including annual meetings, leadership summits, webinars, and workshops. This position involves administrative and project support, serving as a liaison for speakers and participants, and ensuring the smooth execution of events. The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage speaker logistics for all meetings and educational offerings.
• Collaborate with educational faculty and presenters on logistical details and practice sessions.
• Plan and execute online meetings, including setup and management on platforms like Zoom.
• Support in-person meeting planning, production, and logistics as required.
• Assist on-site at in-person events with meeting production and speaker management.
• Operate learning platforms or a Learning Management System (LMS) for on-demand courses.
• Provide administrative support for educational programs and PQA's student and professional programs.
• Support quarterly Board meetings and related activities with logistical assistance.
• Provide administrative support for staff meetings and events, including site selection and preparation.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of full-time experience in event, meeting, or professional educational program support.
• Bachelor's degree required; healthcare-related field preferred.
• Association management experience preferred.
• Health care association or project management experience is a plus.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred or working towards designation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently and in teams.
• Self-starter with initiative and anticipation of needs.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365 applications and online webinar platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with association management systems and websites.