CLIENT ASSOCIATION: International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
POSITION(S) REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Meetings, MDS
POSITION(S) THAT REPORT TO YOU: N/A
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE STATUS: Non-Exempt (Minimum 37.5 hours/week)

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is a non-profit medical professional society of influential clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals from around the world dedicated to improving the care of patients with Parkinson’s and movement disorders through education and research. The Meetings Coordinator provides general administrative support for the MDS International Congress (International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders), AOPMC (Asian and Oceanian Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress) and PAS Congress (Pan American Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress). This position aids in the successful planning and implementation of these meetings with a focus on the Scientific Programs and Logistics. It also serves as a point of contact for inquiries relating to these meetings.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (Minimum 37.5 hours/week)
Scientific Program Support

Logistics Support

Up to 2 weeks per year, some international travel may be included. Some weekend, early morning and/or evening work may be required.

Bachelor Degree preferred. Superior organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Professional demeanor and attention to detail necessary including the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Unrestricted mobility: must be able to walk great distances, move quickly from place to place, and lift and move 50-pound boxes.