Meeting Planner

About American Bankruptcy Institute

The American Bankruptcy Institute is the nation’s largest association of bankruptcy professionals, made up of nearly 10,000 members in multi-disciplinary roles, including attorneys, auctioneers, bankers, judges, lenders, professors, turnaround specialists, accountants and others. ABI is committed to serving our members with high-quality conferences, comprehensive continuing education, effective legal research, and dynamic networking opportunities.

Founded in 1982, ABI plays a leading role in providing congressional leaders and the general public with non-partisan reporting and analysis of bankruptcy regulations, laws and trends. ABI is often called on to testify before Congress, analyze proposed bills, and conduct periodic briefings for congressional committees and legislative staff. ABI is engaged in numerous educational and research activities, as well as the production of a number of publications both for the insolvency practitioner and for the dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency.

The Meeting Planner is part of the professional events team to plan and execute successful meetings and events. The association is committed to providing excellent customer service and creating quality experiences for its members.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Innovative, resourceful, and up to date on current trends in the meetings industry
• Seeks opportunities to improve meetings and events
• Experienced at negotiating and building partnerships with vendors
• Client service skills and working with the public
• Time Management and ability to manage concurrent tasks efficiently
• Experience in promoting and marketing conferences preferred.
• Attention to detail; organizational skills, positive, professional attitude, pride in work product
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office, webinar software, CRM systems, project management software, as well as digital marketing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork Orientation & Collaboration Skills

Travel approximately 30% of time. Mostly US based but some international travel can be required.

Bachelor's degree required.

3-5 years professional meeting planning experience (non‑profit or association experience preferred).

Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred, but not required.

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies.

Full Time.