American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works by providing innovative conference and education opportunities for professional development. The Meeting Planner is a key member of the conference planning and delivery for two national conferences of over 4,000 attendees as well as meeting planning for smaller events throughout the year. 

You’ll Love it Here If You…

• Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
• Have a creative and innovative style
• Have a high bar for excellence and attention to the details
• Believe that teamwork leads to success
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Love to work with volunteers 

About the Meeting Planner Role: 

This position manages housing for the two national conference housing programs and planning and execution of meeting logistics for conferences and small association meetings. These responsibilities, in conjunction with the Meetings team, deliver the full-cycle of meeting planning to include the pre, onsite and post conference phases.  This includes coordination and management of vendor contracts, working within a team environment and focused on customer service and attendee experience.  Assists in the organization and execution of virtual and hybrid meetings as needed as well as management of the smaller association internal and external meetings. 

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of an associate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of experience working with large event or conference housing management and meeting and event planning
• Customer service and teamwork focused on working with a variety of different people and personalities.
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Project management experience 
• Contract negotiation skills
• Association experience preferred
• CMP certification, a plus

What Will Differentiate You

• Leadership:  the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and association
• Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals including volunteers

• Commitment to Service: A desire to work with volunteers to support our communities and strive to advance the quality of life for our communities through public works.

• Association  Experience: working with an association and understanding the customer service needs of members and volunteers.  

Why APWA? Check out our benefits!

APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer remote-hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage as well as matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional and continuing education opportunities. 

About APWA

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 32,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of an associate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of experience working with large event or conference housing management and meeting and event planning
• Customer service and teamwork focused on working with a variety of different people and personalities.
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Project management experience 
• Contract negotiation skills
• Association experience preferred
• CMP certification, a plus

About APWA

The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas. The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified and growing membership of 30,000+ and a reputation for quality services and products.

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