Become a champion for children’s health with a career at CHA. We serve with purpose and passion to help 220 member children’s hospitals improve kids’ health and well-being.

Where You’ll Work

This position is based in our Lenexa, Kansas office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work.

What You’ll Do

The Education Project Specialist is a key member of the Conferences & Forums team, providing project and program management to assigned conferences, virtual series and projects. Key responsibilities include program and conference content development, managing timelines, communication, abstracts, marketing, and event execution.

• Manage meeting registration, communicating with speakers, creating and managing customized project checklists, developing meeting agendas and other documents.
• Responsible for on-site meeting activities and logistics such as setting up equipment, working with personnel at meeting facilities (e.g., hotel personnel), and supporting forum meetings and conference learning sessions.
• Responsible for logistical coordination and support for program deliverables, including webinars, conference calls, projects, etc.
• Assist in developing and implementing overall marketing and promotion plans for CHA conferences, in partnership with communications and outside vendors, to optimize the use of resources.
• Manage the call-for-proposals abstract process.
• Assist internal stakeholders to deliver CHA work and outcomes before, during, and after programs including participating in staff conference orientations and training.
• Partner with Event Services staff, providing necessary program information for logistical arrangements including onsite signage.
• Contribute to the conference and session development and evaluation process and participates in post-conference analysis with staff and planning committees.
• Develop and build strong relationships with hospital participants through email correspondence, active problem-solving, and networking at CHA meetings and events.
• Serve as a communication liaison by responding to hospital and participant requests, and interacting with outside contacts, such as the offices of hospital senior executives, other hospital staff, consultants, vendors, expert panel participants, and meeting speakers.
• Supports the larger CHA needs through a variety of administrative projects.

What You’ll Bring to CHA

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills; must be detail-oriented and thorough
• Experienced in managing and supporting multiple projects at the same time
• Advanced personal computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and ZOOM applications
• Familiarity with customer relationship software/databases
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, hospital personnel, and other external individuals
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

More About CHA

Vaccinations

CHA requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated prior to the first day of employment. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received two Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations or one Johnson & Johnson vaccination, in addition to completion of a two-week period after the final vaccination.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
From: Children's Hospital Association