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Express is now hiring for a Training Event Coordinator at a local non-profit based out of Olympia, WA. This is a Direct Hire opportunity. The compensation for this position will start at $24-$27/hr DOE. This company offers a benefits package to include 2 weeks PTO, 12 Sick Days, 11 paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision and a retirement savings plan with employer match!

*Job Duties: *The Training Event Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the organization's training and workforce development activities, including conferences, workshops, legislative forums, speakers bureau, webinars, therapeutic justice development, and other training programs for the organization and its partners across the country. They will create and implement a system for promoting interest in training for a variety of audiences -- including training for treatment providers and responsible gaming training for gaming industry employees. The Training Event Coordinator must understand the organization's mission, vision, goals, and purpose and will represent programs to clients, participants, and/or members of the public, and perform specialized duties in support of program activities.

• Assist Director and Event Manager consultant with meeting/conference site search, hotel RFP preparation/distribution, speaker/vendor contract negotiations, exhibitor needs, budget tracking, organizing/archiving meeting data/files, onsite facility and logistical management, catering and audio-visual coordination, onsite staffing, conference/meeting materials development, invoice/fee reconciliation, and post-conference evaluation for multiple events.
• Oversee Continuing Education applications and requirements.
• In partnership with the Prevention and Community Engagement Specialist, Responsible Gaming Consultant, and other organization Staff and Board members, develop Legislative Forums and advocacy programs for problem and responsible gambling.
• Recruit and oversee the work assignments for any volunteers assisting with Training Events/Workshops.
• Expected to be onsite for the entire training event, conference, or workshop to oversee set-up, signage, audio/visual needs, and to troubleshoot any issues that may arise -- Work hours and schedule to vary depending on training event.
• Recommend and create solutions and/or changes to existing programs to improve the effectiveness of training.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to contribute to the overall success of the Council in meeting the needs of our constituents and partners.
• Use platforms for creation of meeting registration sites
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and partners to provide professional learning opportunities

• Analyze education and training needs of the organization and Partners; identify workshops, webinars, conferences and other offerings that meet these needs.

   

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with and meet the needs of diverse groups

Demonstrated experience in providing successful training programs

General knowledge of hotel operations, meeting facilities, caterers/food service functions, and transportation services is helpful

Experience scheduling travel arrangements in and out of state

Knowledge of instructional design tools including learning management systems and virtual meeting/webinar platforms

Skill in the use of social media to encourage participation

Direct work in special event or conference planning

Ability to multi-task several projects at one time in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to adapt to quickly changing priorities

Strong organization and project management skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong comm