Job Description
The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.
The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.
The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Job Summary/General Purpose of Job
• Responsible for the execution of assigned entity meetings from start to finish. Responsibilities include: development of project timelines, budgets, development of event specifications, and vendor communications and negotiations. Responsible for managing the on-site logistics for these meetings. The person in this position will often work in conjunction with other entity meeting planners to coordinate logistical aspects of entity-wide conferences; specifically the writing and development of meeting brochures, preparation of budget reports, coordination of CLE applications, and coordination of speaker arrangements. This person may also: staff the entity publications committee and/or be responsible for the production and distribution of entity newsletters.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
• Coordinate and plan meetings, and/or in-house functions from pre-planning through execution (including development of project timelines, budgets, development of event specifications, and vendor communications and negotiations.
• Travels to and administers on-site meeting/event logistics.
Coordinate specific aspects of entity-wide events (i.e. housing; signage, audio visual, brochure development, CLE application process, etc.)
• Develop speaker database and coordinate all speaker arrangements and logistics.
• Produce and distribute quarterly newsletter. Staffs entity publications committee.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
• 2-3 years of experience in the meetings industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint).
Physical Requirements
• Normal Office Condition.
The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-XXXXXX.
The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.
The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Job Summary/General Purpose of Job
• Responsible for the execution of assigned entity meetings from start to finish. Responsibilities include: development of project timelines, budgets, development of event specifications, and vendor communications and negotiations. Responsible for managing the on-site logistics for these meetings. The person in this position will often work in conjunction with other entity meeting planners to coordinate logistical aspects of entity-wide conferences; specifically the writing and development of meeting brochures, preparation of budget reports, coordination of CLE applications, and coordination of speaker arrangements. This person may also: staff the entity publications committee and/or be responsible for the production and distribution of entity newsletters.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
• Coordinate and plan meetings, and/or in-house functions from pre-planning through execution (including development of project timelines, budgets, development of event specifications, and vendor communications and negotiations.
• Travels to and administers on-site meeting/event logistics.
Coordinate specific aspects of entity-wide events (i.e. housing; signage, audio visual, brochure development, CLE application process, etc.)
• Develop speaker database and coordinate all speaker arrangements and logistics.
• Produce and distribute quarterly newsletter. Staffs entity publications committee.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
• 2-3 years of experience in the meetings industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint).
Physical Requirements
• Normal Office Condition.
The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-XXXXXX.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Meetings and Travel - Meeting Planner position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.