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

• Oversee the following aspects of meeting planning: document management, registration, logistics, travel, room list management, off-site activity management, ground transportation, on-site management and support.
• Plan and manage meeting and conference logistics, including RFP (request for proposal) process, deploying and communicating logistics information, and serving as the primary interface between CHA and venue.
• Manage event budgets, contract negotiations and invoices to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.

What You’ll Bring to CHA

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ project management experience in event and meeting management
• Minimum of three years’ managing or leading a team in event coordination/meeting planning for large conferences and meetings.
• Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, experience with conference registration systems preferred
• Experience in contract negotiations
• An eye for detail and strong project management skills

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• PTO, Personal Days and 8 company 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.

About Children's Hospital Association

WHO WE ARECHA advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of care. Representing 220 members, CHA is the voice of our member hospitals nationally. These hospitals are essential providers, setting the standard for the highest quality pediatric care while training the next generation of pediatricians. With its members, CHA champions policies that enable pediatric hospitals to better serve children; leverages its position as the pediatric leader in data analytics to facilitate national collaborative and research efforts to improve performance; and spreads best practices to benefit the children of our nation. CHA has offices in Lenexa, KS and Washington, DC.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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