Trade Show Education Specialist, Business Programs - Dallas, TX - job 1 of 2

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

What we’re looking for: World of Concrete, the largest annual international commercial concrete and masonry construction trade show, is currently seeking an Education Specialist to provide support in the production and management of a multimillion dollar education program with a focus on content development and operational excellence.

This role is open to candidates located in the Dallas area.

Role Accountability and Duties:

This position will focus on the development and implementation of Business Education Courses.

• Contributes to content development by staying up to date with industry news relevant to the position
• Contributes to the overall success of the WOC Education program by delivering an exceptional experience for attendees, speakers preshow, onsite, and post-show
• Adheres to tight deadlines and takes a proactive approach to tasks

Provides speaker coordination support including:

• Relationship building with current and potential speakers
• Coordinating speaker proposal process and submissions
• Collecting speaker bios, headshots and other necessary information for promotion and print
• Collecting, reviewing, and producing presentations and handouts

Provides Education planning, operations and marketing support that includes:

• Input details into education management software
• Updating session descriptions and details as needed
• Review print and digital marketing materials for accuracy and completion
• Update and improve production processes
• Work with speaker and internal staff to determine room sets, capacities and A/V
• Apply and maintain CEU and accreditation through various education entities as required

Provides onsite event production support that includes:

• Traveling to in-person event, 1-2 trips per year
• Speaker management Onsite
• Assist with training temporary staff
• Oversee A/V, PowerPoint setup, and speaker preparation
• Offer a high level of service to speakers, attendees, participating exhibitors, and sponsors at all times

Provides post show support that includes:

• Assist in post-show attendee evaluations for feedback on program, speaker and topic quality
• Participate in show review/download process to reflect and improve the show each year
• Contribute to post show data reporting
• Audit speaker reimbursements post show

• 2+ years of experience in exhibitions and/or education program development, passionate about content and a strong desire to serve the industry
• Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to showcase proficiency with typing and Microsoft Word 
• Strong project management skills (ability to coordinate efforts, schedules and deadlines) and stakeholder management 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability
• Comfortable working and problem-solving in fast and changing environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to take projects and run with them
• Thrives in team environment

Nice to Haves: 

• Previous construction experience
• Experience with managing association partnerships 
• Tradeshow experience

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs 
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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