Conference Coordinator

Conference Operations

• Oversee organization of two annual conferences.
• Develop the overall mission and vision for the conferences.
• Oversee selection of keynote speakers, conference themes and NOFA Person of the Year.
• Coordinate relationships, contracts and logistics with conference venues.
• Collaborate with other NOFA Chapter education staff; attend other NOFA Conferences.
• Coordinate registration for outside organizations sending groups to conferences.
• Ensure equity through 360° BIPOC representation.
• Promote and oversee language justice work.
• Coordinate conference materials for program book or app.

Staff Management and Coordination

• Maintain ongoing meetings with Executive Director, Ed Director, and other staff.
• Organize monthly conference committee meetings; set agenda; facilitate meetings.
• Collaborate on creation of promotional materials, communication with membership and attendees, and program evaluations.
• Work with the Equity Department to ensure that events are inclusive and equitable.
• Hire and oversee conference staff.
• Attend Education Department meetings; NOFA/Mass staff and board retreats; occasional NOFA/Mass Board and NOFA Interstate Council meetings.

Administrative

• Oversee conference & registration website management.
• Coordinate presenter pay and reimbursements.
• Oversee contracts with presenters, keynote speakers, and venues.
• Maintain work plan and job description.
• Create pricing structures, including scholarship and other accessibility systems.
• Participate in the annual review process.