American Planning Association
Chicago, IL
The assistant is a temporary position.
April-June 2016: work for the first segment of the job includes (approximately 195 hours):
1. Entering video files from conference and education into APA’s Content Management System. Test website display to ensure function. (110 hours)
2. Assisting with live and recorded webinars (40 hours)
3. Assisting with completing work on CEU credit documentation and conference evaluation (5 hours)
4. Converting PowerPoint files to PDF, combine into one file, upload to the server, publish iconference program (40 hours)
June 2016-May 2017: the second segment of the job includes (approximately 840 hours):
5. Speaker Management – Answer speaker and proposal customer service inquiries. Beginning
June. Approximate time required
a. June & July 5-10 hours per week.
b. August – May, 15-20 hours/week.
The position assists both education and conference. The assistant will work with a variety of technology from databases to Adobe Connect live programs. The position reports to the Director
of Education and Citizen Engagement and the Director of Conferences and Meetings and works
in a team environment.
The position is located in the Chicago office of the American Planning Association, 205 N. Michigan Avenue. The American Planning Association is a non-profit membership organization devoted to city planning.
Experience and skills: A college degree in city and regional planning preferred; related field is
also acceptable. The candidate must have experience working with clients, the public, or members. The candidate must have knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite, databases, website content management systems, and be able to master new technologies for distance education and conference management. Strong skills in team work; problem-solving orientation required.
Applicants must have strong organization skills; the focus and drive to work on and complete
multiple tasks on tight schedules; ability to monitor processes and detect errors and problems; the ability to work on the national conference in an environment of constant problem solving, and
maintain a highly professional attitude with fellow staff, members, and the public.
multiple tasks on tight schedules; ability to monitor processes and detect errors and problems; the ability to work on the national conference in an environment of constant problem solving, and
maintain a highly professional attitude with fellow staff, members, and the public.
Position available April 15. Submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references
to education@planning.org.
to education@planning.org.