NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: Administration

JOB TITLE: Regional Conference Coordinator

POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 14-15-16-17

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President

 

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work with Kawerak staff, volunteers and committees to organize the Regional Conference.
  2. Schedule and arrange for keynote speakers, panelists, workshop moderators.
  3. Order supplies.
  4. Develop and type all correspondence and publicity materials necessary to organize the conference.
  5. Hold regularly scheduled meetings with staff, volunteers and committees to plan the conference. Type and file meeting minutes/summaries.
  6. Conduct conference fund raising to support the Regional Conference.
  7. Solicit door prizes and services needed for the conference.
  8. Arrange for technical expertise needed at the conference, e.g. video operators, electronic technicians, etc.
  9. Monitor charged expenditures and maintain budget.
  10. Develop and distribute Regional Conference Report to the appropriate parties for action or consideration.
  11. Supervise conference janitorial service provider (under contract) and direct volunteers during conference.
  12. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required with two years of coordination experience.
  2. Must possess research, writing and communication skills. Strong organizational skills required.
  3. Must be able to type at least 40 WPM, with experience in word processing and computers highly desirable.
  4. Ability to work well with the public and diverse groups of people.
  5. Must be dependable, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  6. Prefer a valid driver’s license.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 (Approved 10/29/08)

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org