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Description
~ Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) provides an invaluable platform for insight, collaboration and education. EEBA delivers unique and relevant, multi-platform educational resources with the intention to manifest sustainable and responsible building principles in the design, marketing and execution of the building process. ~
For over 30 years, EEBA has built a reputable foundation as the leading resource for information and education for sustainable building. Recently, the interest in sustainable design and building has grown exponentially among building professionals, educators and homeowners.
New legislation and rating systems have created unprecedented demand for professionals that understand sustainable design and that can implement its principles in the construction of buildings and communities.
EEBA's philosophy provides an overarching framework of principles, issues, technologies and history of the sustainable building movement to meet this demand.
Position Overview
This role provides administrative and planning support and onsite management for organization's annual conference and some "Houses That Work" educational sessions, and EEBA client educational endeavors.
Applicant must be detailed oriented, a team player, possess flexibility and strong ability to multi-task and work on varied projects. Position will require some travel.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization management and provide administrative assistance for the EEBA Excellence in Building Conference and Houses That Work Program.
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Operations Director and HTW Program Director to prioritize and implement tasks.
Excellence in Building Conference responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with Operations Director & Executive Director.
- Responsible for conference agenda and program layout.
- Coordination of registration process.
- Management of attendee databases/Constant Contact.
- Coordination of conference speakers.
- Collection of mailing lists.
- Proofing of print pieces.
- Manage conference attendee registration packets.
- Shipping of materials to/from conference site.
- Copying of program materials.
- On-site registration support.
- Coordination of off-site tours and events.
- Manage conference session evaluations post conference.
- Work with Operations Director on all AV needs.
- Coordinate Conference CEUs.
- Assist Executive Director with coordination of external communications.
- Perform basic research tasks on housing, energy and other related topics.
- Develop and expand the EEBA's online presence and social media activity.
- Represent the organization in a professional manor at educational sessions, conference san other venues as requested.
General Office responsibilities include:
- Assisting with incoming calls.
- Support for book order fulfillment.
- Support for the' Houses That Work' Program Admin.
- Managing other various projects.
- Desired experience includes several years of experience working in business, event and meeting administration and planning.
- A college degree is preferred, but applicable work experience may be substituted for formal education.
- Applicant must be proficient with computers and specifically have experience and ability to work efficiently with Microsoft PC Office Programs.
- Knowledge of internet and social media sites as well as graphics and marketing experience a plus.