Job Posting: Conference Coordinator
Location: Halifax/Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia
Contract Hours: Up to 400 hours
Contract Dates: July-October 2025; some evenings and weekends will be required
Rate of Compensation: $30/hr (plus applicable taxes)
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
LAMNS is seeking a skilled and organized Conference Coordinator to support the successful planning and delivery of the 2025 LAMNS Conference in Halifax/Kjipuktuk from October 2-4, 2025. The conference will be held across multiple venues – principally the Halifax Central Library, Museum of Natural History, and Nova Scotia Archives – and is expected to welcome 200-250 attendees.
The Conference Coordinator will report to the Co-Chairs of the LAMNS Conference Planning Committee and will work closely with all members of that committee throughout. The Committee is responsible for developing the conference program, securing sponsorships, online registration, and managing conference finances. The Coordinator will be responsible for implementing or overseeing many of the conference logistics including catering, presenter support, conference promotion, communications, volunteer coordination, venue setup, registration admin, and post-event reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience managing multi-site conferences or events; and has worked with cultural, heritage, and/or non-profit organizations.
This is a contract position, not to exceed 400 hours, with a flexible schedule and peak activity in the weeks prior to, and during, the conference.
Please see the full job posting HERE for further details about the position and how to apply.