We seek a Conference Planning Fellow for the 2024 event. The role involves managing logistics, communications, and program development, requiring motivation, independence, and a commitment to D4BL’s mission. This part-time position offers a stipend and candidate must be based in Miami, FL.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, works well independently, anticipates issues before they arise, and possesses a shared commitment to our mission. Applicants should be available to work 10-15 hours a week. A stipend will be provided.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Application closes: August 31, 2024
Primary Responsibilities:
- Providing project assistance such as maintaining task tracker, scheduling meetings (internal/external), and summarizing action items
- Support with the curation of moderated panels, workshops, and pre-conference sessions
- Liaising with staff at the venue(s) to coordinate logistics and planning for conference; specific focus on concert, social events, workshops, and opportunity expo
- Drafting and sending correspondence to our partners, speakers/panelists, and supporting general communications and media efforts
- Support conference marketing strategies, content calendar, and promotional materials. Including conference app
- Coordinating event registration outcomes related to accommodations, travel, and speaker/panelists/attendee confirmations
- Recruit and manage volunteers and volunteer captains
Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong interest in data science, public engagement, and/or issues of equity and racial justice
- Must be detail-oriented, flexible, able to multitask, work collaboratively, meet deadlines, think critically and creatively
- Previous meeting or event planning experience is a plus
- Social media/online engagement and design experience preferred
- Strong academic background, writing, and communication skills
- Experience in production and logistics