Plus excellent benefits and ability to work remotely up to 3 days per week
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Support meeting planning and logistics for in-person educational programs for Texas city officials and city staff. Coordinate the Certified Municipal Official program. Assist the communications and training department in its service to Texas Municipal League (TML) member cities.
This position is currentlya hybrid position offering the opportunity to work remotely up to three days a week depending on scheduled TML training events.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Handle meeting planning and logistics for in-person TML training events including the event website, speakers, food and beverage, audiovisual, and evaluation
Responsible for onsite coordination of assigned events – meeting planning, registration, greeting and interacting with speakers/attendees, managing the event timeline, and ensuring a memorable experience for all participants
Coordinate the Certified Municipal Official program including approval of credit hours, tracking, reporting, participant communication, and awards
Recruit and support moderators for the TML Annual Conference and Exhibition including speaker packets and onsite assistance
Respond to training-related email and phone inquiries from member city officials
Handle general office duties as needed, including purchase orders.
Support the assistant director, department, and TML staff with other duties as required
Requires regular and reliable attendance on the job, onsite management of assigned events, ability to work flexible hours, and periodic out-of-town and overnight travel
Required Job Qualifications/Knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of two years’ experience in meeting planning, including hotel contracts, room block, food and beverage, room set, audiovisual, onsite management
Experience supporting a credentialing program a plus
Skilled in use of technology, including computers, audiovisual equipment, apps, websites, and basic video/audio software tools
Proficient in Microsoft 365 apps (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to grasp the issues of concern to Texas city officials and cities
Job Qualifications/Ability
Adept at working both collaboratively and independently
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Effective negotiating and problem-solving skills
Customer service driven with ability to respond to problems and assist staff, members, and suppliers with a calm, courteous, and helpful manner and attitude
Job Qualifications - Education/Experience
Requires a four-year college level of language, math, and reasoning skills.
Experience with a local government entity, preferably city government, preferred. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.
TML is a voluntary membership association of more than 1,175 Texas cities. Guided by its purpose statement—Empowering Texas cities to serve their cities—the League provides support and services to city governments.
