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The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the premier international membership association for physicians, researchers, and medical professionals, who are dedicated to conquering lung and thoracic cancers globally.  We are seeking a Conference Coordinator with technical and organizational skills to work collaboratively with our Conferences team to produce in-person and hybrid medical conferences.

Day to day, the Conference Coordinator provides a variety of administrative, logistical, and technical support for several domestic and international conferences each year. The position requires extensive internal and external customer service, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication. 

This full-time, nonsupervisory position reports to the Associate Director, Conferences and is based at our downtown Denver office on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative support for conference and event logistics, ranging from planning to execution.
• Build and maintain events in the Fonteva association management system (AMS) and manage conference registrations.
• Schedule conference calls via Zoom and Teams for the Conferences department.
• Deliver responsive customer service to all stakeholders.
• Correspond with delegates, faculty, and vendors and provide timely responses to conference inquiries.
• Ensure that conference deliverables are accurate and meet planning deadlines.
• Maintain organized, complete records and files for the Conferences department.
• Provide on-site logistical support for conferences as required.
• Travel to national and international meeting sites as required (up to 10%).
• Actively demonstrate and support IASLC core values.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

What makes the IASLC the place for you?

• A meaningful mission. Your work will support global efforts to find effective treatments for lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with leading physicians and researchers. You will meet and promote the activities of the world’s brightest minds in the field of thoracic oncology and exciting new scientific advancements.
• A positive work culture. Our people make the IASLC a special place to work.  We are committed to living out our company values at all levels on a daily basis.
• Belong to a collaborative team. Our small team creates a lot of magic through our collaborative approach to work.  Your work will provide many opportunities to work cross-functionally across the organization.
• Great employee benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits. We also offer a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick time, 12 paid holidays, and other perks.  In addition, some positions will have opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.
• Hybrid work schedule. Employees are based in our Denver office and are allowed to work remotely 2-3 days per week.
• Compensation: $52,000-60,000 annually, depending on related experience.

We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams.  We strive to have an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be successful regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other lawfully protected status.

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A deep commitment to the mission of the IASLC and compassion for those living with a lung cancer diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of administrative experience in an office setting or conference planning work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Customer service mindset with ability to anticipate needs and work calmly and effectively under tight timelines.
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines, coordinate detailed logistics, and work independently to complete assignments.
• Excellent technical aptitude including proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite and other software packages, as applicable, with the ability to quickly learn and implement new software.
• Previous work experience in a professional association or international context preferred
• Multilingual fluency/literacy would be a plus

COVER LETTER AND CURRENT RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.