The Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC), a statewide, non-profit organization that promotes and supports the economic vitality of Pennsylvania’s downtowns, business districts and nearby residential areas seeks a driven and dynamic individual to serve as Network Relations and Conference Coordinator.
This position requires someone who demonstrates:
- Enthusiasm around increasing opportunities for downtowns and neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the businesses and residents they serve.
- Initiative and efficiency by staying on task throughout the annual schedule of deliverables.
- Inclusive people-friendly/customer friendly communication skills.
- Strong project and program management skills.
- Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to take on new program challenges.
- Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
The regular, full-time position provides program support and limited administrative assistance to the Executive Director via responsibility for primary services in the areas of marketing and communications, membership, and conference planning, and secondary services in the areas of financial resource development and supplementary administrative services.
The selected individual will serve in the full-time exempt position of Network Relations and Conference Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, outgoing individual with multiple capabilities. A four-year college degree is preferred. At least two years’ experience in one or more of the following is required: communications, marketing, conference planning, or events management. Less than four years of college may be acceptable with at least five years of relevant experience. Experience in community development or nonprofit organizations of planning and implementing events and/or a conference is a plus, as is the ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.
The ideal candidate must: demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication; have above average familiarity with marketing and promotion functions; must have above average computer literacy in Microsoft Office and contact management systems, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus; project and maintain a pleasant phone demeanor; demonstrate the ability to use resources effectively; be able to maintain accurate and well-organized files and records; be able to accomplish repetitive tasks without direction; be a pro-active, self-starter; have a valid driver’s license; and have office skill experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Currently, a hybrid working environment is permitted, with some time working from home and working at the PDC office in Harrisburg, PA. It is expected that this position be in the PDC office in Harrisburg, PA as requested by the Executive Director for staff meetings, trainings, other meetings, etc. Willingness to undertake occasional travel during which overnight stays will be necessary when scouting conference locations, attending outside organizations’ conferences, and during the PDC annual conference, is required.
The selected candidate must be available to start as soon as possible. A complete job description is available to download. PDC shall not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status or sexual orientation. Email your resume with cover letter Attention: Executive Director, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, with “Network Relations and Conference Coordinator” in the subject line to Padowntown@padowntown.org.
