Virtual Conference Assistant

This is a temporary contractor position. About the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance: We change the world by making sure that nonprofit organizations have the talented workforce needed to fulfill their missions. Our programs develop individual leaders so that their organizations are stronger and more effective, building a stronger social sector. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential and Leaderosity, our core talent development programs, lift the quality of life in all communities by building social sector leaders ready for the challenges of today’s world. Project Overview The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance seeks an independent contractor to support the planning and production of NLA Elevate 2027, a virtual conference taking place February 23-25, 2027. The contractor will provide conference communications, speaker support, content management, platform testing, and video production coordination services to help ensure a high-quality conference experience for attendees and speakers. This is a fully remote contract opportunity. Preference will be given to contractors located in the Central or Eastern time zones. Approximately 90 Hours Total | December 2026-February 2027 | $25-$27/Hour (Based on Experience) December-February: Up to 32 hours monthly Exact schedule of work will be determined upon agreement. Scope of Work Speaker Support & Content Management The contractor will: Collect and organize speaker materials, recordings, presentation files, and related resources. Attend recordings with speakers and ensure high production quality, including timing, audio, and video standards. Assist in organizing and preparing conference content for publication within the event platform. Support the development and editing of speaker-facing communications and conference materials. Attendee Communications & Engagement The contractor will: Draft attendee communications for staff review and approval. Develop engagement content for the conference platform, including discussion prompts, poll questions, announcements, and resource information. Support initiatives designed to encourage attendee participation and engagement. Help respond to attendee questions. Event Platform Testing & Quality Assurance The contractor will: Conduct platform testing and document findings. Review attendee registration and session access experiences. Test conference content, surveys, forms, and engagement tools. Identify user experience issues and recommend improvements. Assist with maintaining conference documentation, guides, and support materials. Conference Preparation & Administrative Support The contractor will: Support conference planning activities and assigned project tasks. Prepare meeting notes and action item summaries as requested. Configure and test: Session evaluations Post-event survey and digital badge form Deliverables Expected deliverables may include: Organized speaker communication records and content files. Quality session recordings from presentations recorded before NLA Elevate and those given during the live event. Draft attendee communications and engagement content. Conference documentation and project support materials. Configured evaluations, surveys, and feedback forms. Post-conference feedback summaries and related reporting. The contractor may perform additional duties reasonably related to the services described in this statement of work. Desired Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in communications, event coordination, project management, nonprofit operations, virtual events, media production, or a related field. Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential preferred. Strong written communication and editing skills. Exceptional attention to detail and project organization skills. Experience managing digital content and video files. Experience with virtual events, conferences, or online learning environments preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Asana, RingCentral is helpful. Contractor Requirements Must provide their own computer, internet connection, and standard business tools necessary to complete the project. Must be able to communicate regularly with NLA staff and meet established project deadlines. Must maintain confidentiality regarding conference materials, participant information, and organizational data. Ideal Contractor This opportunity is well suited for a communications professional, event coordinator, nonprofit professional, graduate student, CNP credential holder, or virtual event specialist seeking project-based experience supporting a national virtual conference. To Apply Submit a resume and cover letter to careers@nla1.org.