Senior Conference Program Curator

ABOUT NIC 

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), a 501(c)(3) organization, works to enable access and choice by providing data, analytics, and connections that bring together investors and providers. NIC delivers the most trusted, objective, and timely insights and implications derived from its analytics, which benefit from NIC’s affiliation with NIC MAP Vision, the leading provider of comprehensive market data for senior housing and skilled nursing properties. NIC events, which include the industry’s premier conferences, provide sector stakeholders with opportunities to convene, network, and drive thought-leadership through high-quality educational programming.

GENERAL SUMMARY 

In this role, you will be a major contributor in executing NIC conferences which are the premier conferences for the senior housing and care industry offering an extraordinary attendee experience. You will develop highly engaging conference themes, formats, and sessions for three annual conferences, working with C-Suite volunteers serving on Program Committees, by using your superb listening skills and ability to translate their ideas into conference session design and content. You will use your excellent written and verbal communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills to execute the conference programs including speaker recruitment and preparation, development of session planning guides and logistics and requirements. You will work with the marketing team to produce program related marketing deliverables. You will demonstrate the NIC Values of Being a Spark, Investing in Ourselves, Partnering with Others and Taking Pride in Our Work.

LOCATION: The position is located at the NIC Offices in Annapolis MD but can be hybrid within a two-hour driving or train commute of the office.

 Please note that we will not accept resumes after April 26, 2024. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Collaborate with C-suite volunteer leaders on development of program content and session curation.
• Support speaker recruitment and manage execution of applicable agreements and speaker contracts—through agency or person-to-person.
• Work with speakers to coordinate logistics- lodging, registration, and preparation readiness for presentations.
• Develop presentation guidelines/due dates for deliverables and ensure proper communication with and compliance by speakers.
• Manage pre-conference program timetable to complete program format, sessions, speaker confirmations, and program materials to support conference marketing campaign.
• Develop program agenda and program-related deliverables.
• Development of program-related communications and collateral working with the marketing team.
• Manage onsite program logistics in collaboration with production and logistics partners and serve as primary liaison to speakers onsite.
• Administer surveys to conference attendees, compile, analyze, and interpret attendee feedback and historical data to facilitate planning and development of future program content.
• Other duties may be assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to NIC’s mission, values, and vision.
• Five years of experience curating conference sessions at premier industry conferences with accompanying portfolio.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with teams and independently.
• Superb listening skills and ability to translate C-suite volunteer ideas into conference session design and content.
• Demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships with C-suite volunteers and earn their respect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to groups. 
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated strength in decision-making and problem solving both day-to-day and onsite at events.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• Less than 30 days per year

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be competitive and reflect the qualifications, skills, and experience of the applicant. The range for base pay will be $100,000 to $150,000.

WHY NIC?   

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At NIC, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to apply if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. 

When you join NIC, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside talented team members who live our make Grandma Proud values to support access and choice for older adults. 

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, NIC offers you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. Eligible to participate in discretionary bonus pool. NIC also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement. Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible 
• Life and supplementary insurance  
• Employee Assistance plan including virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family   
• 401(K) retirement plan with company contributions  
• Annual, personal and floating holidays, in addition to paid holidays 
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave

At NIC, we believe that to fulfill our mission to provide access and choice to America’s older adults we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected, and heard. 

As such, NIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

NIC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NIC will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@nic.org.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is generally remote but when working in the NIC office environment there may be exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily or prolonged periods of time and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary. Physical requirements of this position include the following:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs.                                                      
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate