Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,750.00 - $99,750.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Job Description
Curriculum Associates is a pioneering education technology company dedicated to unlocking the potential of every child. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, the company has consistently transformed classrooms into dynamic learning environments through its innovative and award-winning programs like i-Ready, which currently serves a third of the nation’s K–8 students. Based in Billerica, Massachusetts, Curriculum Associates employs more than 2,500 passionate professionals committed to enhancing educational experiences, supporting educators, and fostering accessible learning for all students. Known for its collaborative culture and mission-driven approach, the company prides itself on continuous improvement and delivering world-class educational tools tailored to meet... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in the event industry and 1 or more years as an indirect supervisor or similar experience in meeting/conference/trade show/event planning
- 1 or more years of experience with virtual solutions/platforms in meeting planning or similar technical experience
- Associate degree in business discipline or additional work experience typically equivalent to education
- Willingness to travel, work nights/weekends
- Someone based in the greater-Boston area
- Ability to carry and lift boxes and withstand the demands of being on your feet at events
Job Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience in the event industry and 1 or more years as an indirect supervisor or similar experience in meeting/conference/trade show/event planning
- 1 or more years of experience with virtual solutions/platforms in meeting planning or similar technical experience
- Associate degree in business discipline or additional work experience typically equivalent to education
- Proven ability to manage large, complex trade shows with multiple stakeholders and moving parts
- A creative problem solver with a high level of initiative
- Exceptional organizational skills with comfort operating under high-pressure, live-event conditions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly for trade show agendas, run-of-show, and stakeholder updates
- Experience working cross-functionally with sales, product, and executive teams
- High attention to detail balanced with strategic thinking
- Strong level of intensity and commitment to providing a high level of customer service
- Someone based in the greater-Boston area
- Ability to carry and lift boxes and withstand the demands of being on your feet at events
- An interest in hospitality
- Proven record of managing a small team
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with Cvent, ExhibitDay, and/or other event management tools
- Must embody and demonstrate CA values
Job Duties
- Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for assigned national and large regional trade shows and partner-hosted events, ensuring alignment to business goals, audience needs, and brand standards
- Develop comprehensive trade show plans covering timelines, session strategy, speaker management, staffing models, and onsite run-of-show documentation
- Lead cross-functional trade show planning with Marketing, Sales, Product, A/V, IT, Platform Design, and external agencies to deliver seamless attendee and exhibitor experiences
- Serve as onsite trade show lead, providing live support across registration, general sessions, breakouts, exhibitor areas, and virtual components, acting as escalation point for real-time issue resolution
- Manage trade show platforms and technology, including registration, mobile apps, session streaming, and virtual/hybrid tools
- troubleshoot issues and maintain post-event incident documentation
- Recommend and institute operational changes to increase efficiency and quality and/or decrease costs
- Oversee trade show vendor relationships and contracts, including venues, general service contractors, A/V, keynote speakers, and production partners, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality
- Manage trade show budgets and forecasts, tracking expenses against plan, identifying savings opportunities, and reallocating resources to maximize impact and ROI
- Partner with demand generation and sales teams to drive trade show attendance, lead capture, and post-conference follow-up strategies
- Build and manage trade show registration sites and communications in Cvent, including agenda builds, speaker content, and attendee communications
- Evaluate trade show performance post-event, including attendance, engagement, pipeline influence, and attendee feedback, and recommend improvements for future conferences
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