2025 Annual Conference: Local Recruitment Coordinator

The Annual Conference Local Recruitment Coordinator works as part of the Conference Committee, on the Marketing and Communications team and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to network with and recruit local web professionals to attend the conference.

General responsibilities

• Lead recruitment of local conference attendees by identifying local marketing opportunities and making connections.
• Build a network of regional ambassadors and provide messaging and marketing materials they can use to promote the conference at their schools.
• Provide input on bringing a good sense of place and location to the conference.
• Provide local insight to conference discussions and decisions.
• Coordinate with Events Coordinator to plan and organize off-site/evening networking events.
• Assist with both on- and off-site event coordination, management and execution.
• Assist with conference setup (AV, bag stuffing, etc.).
• Assist with online communication channels, including Slack, during the conference and answer attendees’ questions.
• Attend all committee meetings.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Promote the conference through personal social media and professional networks.

Qualifications

Required

• Membership in the Association (including free general membership), which can be fulfilled at application.
• Ability to project manage and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to self-manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong preference given to volunteers local to event site

Preferred

• Network of business associates and connections in local area
• Ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work with project management/team communication platforms such as Slack, Clickup, etc.
• Google Drive proficiency.

Estimated time commitment

• The position is expected to virtually attend scheduled Conference Committee and other scheduled team meetings.
• The time commitment for committee work varies, with a minimum of 3 hours per month and a peak commitment of 20 hours per month (attendance at the Annual Conference notwithstanding).

Length of appointment

One Annual Conference season (usually November – November)

Growth opportunities

By serving in this role, you will gain:

• A broader network of local contacts that can help positively influence your career.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Access to HighEdWeb volunteer rewards.

Conference attendance

Annual conference attendance is required. Conference registration is waived for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.