Tech - Virtual Events Management
Tech - Virtual Events Management
PMI is, was, and always will be about volunteers. Founded in 1969 by five volunteers who sought to standardize and promote the project management profession, PMI’s volunteer force, upwards of 10,000 strong, is larger than many other professional membership associations. PMI is dedicated to supporting the volunteers around the globe that make PMI the dynamic organization that it is. Volunteerism is so important to PMI it was added as a Core Value in 2011. Since that time PMI has worked diligently to provide additional support, expanded resources, and increased opportunities for leadership development to our volunteers.
Candidates must be members in good standing with PMI NEFL Chapter.
To apply:
Use the volunteer form.
Additional Info
PDUs to be awarded
1 hour = 1 PDU (up to 15 per year) based on PMI Volunteer PDU Policy https://ccrs.pmi.org/
Volunteer may hold other roles while concurrently serving in this role
Yes
Virtual Events Host
Number of Openings
2-5
Type of interaction
Virtual, occasional in-person
Estimated time commitment
2-6 hours a month
Description
This role will act as the meeting host for various virtual chapter events, including opening events, managing various in-meeting activities, and facilitating speaker hand-offs. In this role, you will use technical administration, presentation, and collaborative skills to ensure that the PMI-NEFL chapter hosts effective, useful, and consistently functional virtual events.
Responsibilities
- Start meetings and waiting rooms and end meetings on time
- Manage Waiting Room attendees
- Manage polls, adding questions and answer options
- Set up, start, and manage breakout rooms, as needed
- Welcome attendees, introduce co-host role, and hand off meeting to opening speaker
- Coordinate co-host for meetings and assign role in meeting
- Relay any technical issues to Virtual Meeting Technical Manager and/or Director of Virtual Events
Desired skill sets
- Presentation management skills
- Troubleshooting skills
Experience
- 3 months prior experience with virtual event hosting and management
Education, training, credentials
- Bachelor's degree
- Must pass chapter virtual event training
Other Benefits of the Role
- Non-charge to attend the meeting you are hosting
Virtual Event Co-host
Number of Openings
2-5
Type of interaction
Virtual, occasional in-person
Estimated time commitment
2-6 hours a month
Description
This role will act as the meeting co-host for various virtual chapter events. This role monitors the chat, facilitates Q&A sessions, manages participants in the Waiting Room, and provides feature usage instruction for participants, if needed. In this role, you will use technical administration, presentation, and collaborative skills to ensure that the PMI-NEFL chapter hosts effective, useful, and consistently functional virtual events.
Responsibilities
- Manage participants in meeting and Waiting Room
- Monitor chat
- Facilitate Q&A sessions
Desired skill sets
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Troubleshooting skills
Experience
- No experience necessary
Education, training, credentials
- High school diploma
- Must pass chapter virtual event training
Other Benefits of the Role
- Non-charge to attend the meeting you are co-hosting
