Director of Speakers Bureau

Position Summary

The Director of Speakers Bureau is a key volunteer role responsible for identifying, recruiting, and coordinating expert speakers for AUSCF programs. This includes panels, webinars, interviews, virtual training sessions, and in-person events. The director will build and maintain a diverse roster of qualified speakers while ensuring smooth and professional engagement throughout the speaker experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit subject-matter experts across cybersecurity, technology, policy, education, and related fields.
• Maintain a database or roster of speakers, including bios, areas of expertise, and availability.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, briefing materials, and communication with all guest speakers.
• Collaborate with program leads to understand speaker needs for upcoming panels, webinars, interviews, and events.
• Prepare speakers for participation by sharing guidelines, event formats, and expectations.
• Work with the communications and social media teams to promote upcoming speaker events.
• Ensure high-quality, professional execution of speaker engagements and provide post-event follow-up.
• Build long-term relationships with returning speakers and potential new experts.
• Oversee volunteers helping with speaker research, outreach, or logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, speaker management, talent coordination, or related areas (volunteer or professional).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with subject-matter experts and industry leaders.
• Detail-oriented with strong scheduling and logistics management abilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, remote environment.
• Interest in cybersecurity, education, or public engagement is beneficial.

What We Offer

• An impactful role supporting high-quality programming for a national cybersecurity-focused nonprofit.
• Opportunities to connect with prominent voices in cybersecurity and related disciplines.
• A supportive volunteer team and flexible, remote work environment.
• Valuable experience in event planning, talent coordination, and professional communications.