Specialist, Events Management
Company: Illinois Association of School Boards
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $35,000 to $43,000
Specialist, Events Management Department (Exhibit Trade Show) -
Lombard or Springfield The Illinois Association of School Boards
(IASB) is seeking applicants for a full-time Events Management
Specialist. This position reports to the Director of Events
Management and will be headquartered in IASBs Lombard or
Springfield office. Position Summary: The Events Management
Specialist primary duties include processing exhibition contracts
for the Joint Annual Conference as well as for other Association
meetings and events which require the services of the Events
Management Department. The position will assist in providing
support with the logistical aspects of the Joint Annual Conference,
and other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience
Requirements: The Events Management Specialist position requires a
minimum of a high school diploma, with event management and
marketing education/experience preferred. Candidates should possess
exceptional organizational, meeting planning and communication
skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to
work independently and take initiative to start and finish
projects. Additional requirements include proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite, primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The employee
must have a valid Illinois drivers license and a vehicle; mileage
and reasonable travel reimbursement will be provided. This position
requires the employee to be able to be able to lift, move, and
safely handle boxes and materials up to 25 pounds. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions of the position. The position offers
an annual salary of $35,000 $43,000, with a generous benefits
package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time, medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement benefits.
Keywords: Illinois Association of School Boards, Chesterfield , Specialist, Events Management, Administration, Clerical , Springfield, Missouri
