About the Position
Role: Programming and Events Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Status: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive package provided: 10 PTO days per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, opportunity for year-end bonus, health insurance for employee fully covered by SCbio, options for dental and vision and annual professional development budget.
Location: Greenville, S.C., Main Street Labs, SCbio HQ Location: 2 N. Main Street, Greenville, S.C.
Travel: Within South Carolina and possible conferences out of state (typically one per year)
Position Summary:
At SCbio, we are committed to transforming South Carolina into a global leader in life sciences through visionary leadership, entrepreneurial drive and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
SCbio is seeking a programming and events coordinator to use their planning and logistics skills to unify South Carolina’s life sciences sector leaders through events that create authentic collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will be located in Greenville, S.C., where they will be responsible for the activities and operations at SCbio’s downtown location, Main Street Labs.
The programming and events coordinator will plan and execute industry association events, internal meetings, external conferences and tradeshows. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing logistics, including site selection, catering, audio and visual needs. They will have experience developing program content and communicating expectations and agendas with event speakers, sponsors, staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a high-quality customer service mindset, meeting the needs of SCbio members with a smooth event registration and attendee communications experience. This position will work with the SCbio Director of Marketing to identify program needs and objectives.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in event and program management, communications, business administration or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Core Position Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute all association events, including regional networking events, virtual programs, board of directors’ meetings, external conferences and tradeshows.
- Coordinate site logistics and vendors such as venue, caterers, A/V equipment providers and decorators.
- Manage program facilitators, speakers, sponsors and volunteers.
- Manage event registration process and communications with attendees.
- Monitor event progress, tracking key metrics to ensure budget parameters and program success.
- Evaluate programs and events, collect feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage daily operations and events in the SCbio Main Street Labs space.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in community engagement.
- Ability to multitask, meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently.
Additional Qualifications:
Two years of experience with the following:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
- Customer representative management systems.
- Email marketing communications platforms (Ex. Constant Contact).
Additionally:
- This work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
- Work is often fast-paced, stressful and requires managing multiple projects with deadlines.
- A willingness to work flexible hours is necessary.
- In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
SCbio maintains its status as an at-will employer.
Interested candidates should submit resumes to cwatkins@scbio.org by March 11, 2025.