Project Manager / Consultant Virtual Event

Project Manager / Consultant Virtual Event National Virtual Teacher Education Recruitment Initiative (3-Month) American Montessori Society (AMS) Overview The American Montessori Society (AMS) is launching a national virtual Teacher Education Pathways initiative designed to connect aspiring educators with AMS-affiliated teacher education programs and AMS member schools. We are seeking an experienced consultant to manage this project from planning through execution. This role will coordinate across internal staff, teacher education programs (TEPs), and participating schools to deliver a high-quality virtual event experience and supporting infrastructure. Scope of Work The selected consultant will be responsible for end-to-end coordination, including: 1. Platform & Infrastructure Recommend and set up appropriate virtual event platform (Hopin, Airmeet, etc.) Build registration system and data collection form Ensure CRM/data export functionality Manage event technical logistics (breakouts, sequencing, speaker flow) Develop run-of-show document 2. Stakeholder Coordination Communicate directly with AMS-affiliated Teacher Education Programs Coordinate participation details (logos, format, session structure) Coordinate participating AMS schools Schedule planning meetings Manage timelines and deliverables 3. Internal Collaboration Work closely with AMS leadership and marketing team Align messaging and materials Support development of event page content Coordinate promotional timelines Ensure brand alignment across materials 4. Project Management Build and manage detailed project timeline Track milestones and deadlines Provide weekly progress updates Identify risks and propose solutions Ensure smooth execution of live event 5. Post-Event Support Manage attendee follow-up workflow Provide summary metrics report Deliver clean participant data file Capture recommendations for future sessions Deliverables By the end of the contract, AMS expects: Fully executed national virtual pathways event Coordinated participation from AMS-affiliated programs Organized event production and facilitation support Post-event analytics summary and recommendations Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking someone who has: 5+ years experience managing virtual events or national education initiatives Experience working with associations or membership organizations Strong stakeholder coordination skills Comfort managing multiple external partners simultaneously Platform implementation experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to operate independently and proactively Timeline Estimated Start: ASAP Event Date: TBD - April/ May About AMS The American Montessori Society is a national nonprofit organization supporting high-quality Montessori education through accreditation, teacher education affiliation, professional development, and community engagement. This initiative is part of AMS’s broader strategy to strengthen educator recruitment and professional pathways nationwide. To Apply Please include: Brief cover letter outlining relevant experience Proposed project approach Proposed fee structure Apply Now Apply Now