Special Events Planner-Limited Term Employment

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is seeking a Limited Term Employment, Special Events Planner (Communications Specialist) position, to assist the planning and organization of the Annual Governor's Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

WEM builds capabilities and coordinates resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. WEM is the state's lead agency for coordinating effective disaster response and recovery efforts in support of local and tribal governments from natural and human-caused/technological events. WEM works alongside local, tribal, state, and federal agencies as well as volunteer and private-sector partners.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals and meaningful work for an organization with a truly worthwhile mission.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the State Training Supervisor and Training Section Lead, this position will be involved with the planning and implementation of the Annual Governor's Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Duties include d eveloping the website and advertisement materials for the conference, creating the conference agenda, assisting with the conference venue, and collaborating with outside stakeholders.

Salary Information

Pay will be up to $25.00 per hour.

Job Details

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

May require limited overnight travel.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have training and/or experience with:

Developing, coordinating, working with special events including working with vendors.

Creating promotional materials.

Event preparation to include securing location, meals, registration, room layout, technology needs, event speakers.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the items above .

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job you are applying for.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

Here are instructions on Here are instructions on The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."

References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

The DMA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Sara Martin, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced at sara.martin@widma.gov or 608-242-3164. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, September 2, 2024.