We Want the Geeks: Conference Coordinator for Software Development Events

We Want the Geeks: Conference Coordinator for Software Development Events

Believe it or not, there is glamour in the software world. As a Conference Specialist for Think Services in San Francisco, you’ll meet and work closely with the movers and shakers of the software development industry. Ever wanted to meet the people who invented C++? Crazy about Agile? Chances are you may book one of them for a speaking engagement. In this crucial role, your logistical, planning, and scheduling work will be the driving force behind the four yearly conferences for our Dr. Dobb's brand as you schedule speakers, manage volunteers, and ensure everyone gets from Point A to Point B. This role will give you a solid foundation in event management and, as you grow into the role, you will even have the opportunity to assist with event content creation. To top it all off, you will work with a fun, dedicated, low-key team. Join us today!

Think Services connects specialized communities using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. Think Services’ flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI (formerly the Help Desk Institute), and Dr. Dobb's Journal. (http://www.think-services.com)

Your primary mission as a Conference Specialist will be to serve as the dedicated point-of-contact in support of all conference-related activities and to manage all administrative functions related to conferences in our Dr. Dobb's Events group. Call upon your superior organizational skills as you create, maintain, and update the conference master schedule for up to 200+ sessions per event, facilitate our speaker recruitment process, and manage our volunteer program. This will also require excellent customer service and people skills, both on the phone and in person at each event. Your mastery of the written language will allow you to efficiently proofread and edit speaker bios, Web site content, conference program copy, and email blasts. Your passion for your job will come from your experience in or knowledge of the software development industry. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to enhance their event management skills with a premier conference producer.

All applications for this position are accepted via our online interview system, managed by Accolo. You can begin the interview process or refer someone you know by going to this link:

http://jobs.accolo.com/13338

Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, Think Services or Accolo will keep you updated as to your status by e-mail or phone.

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