[Hiring] Virtual Events Specialist REMOTE USA
Position: Virtual Events Specialist
Date posted: 2025-05-20
Industry: other
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 3 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree is required
Location: Chicago, IL, United States, REMOTE
Company: ACAMS
Description:
ACAMS
Virtual Events Specialist
Chicago, IL
About the job
Who We Are
ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over 100,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to the mission of ending financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering/counterterrorism-financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue. The association’s CAMS certification is the gold- standard qualification for AFC professionals, while its CGSS and CCAS certifications are for sanctions professionals and AFC practitioners working in the crypto space, respectively. ACAMS’ 60+ Chapters globally further amplify the association’s mission through training and networking initiatives. Visit acams.org for more information.
Opportunity at a Glance
ACAMS is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Virtual Events Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of delivering top-tier virtual training experiences, overseeing the full event lifecycle from setup to execution across platforms like Zoom, Teams and our Learning Management System (LMS). You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors and ACAMS faculty to ensure every event runs professionally. With responsibilities ranging from project tracking to on-the-ground support for customer specific in-person events, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end operational tasks for ACAMS’ training events, including virtual classrooms and webinars, while delivering exceptional client service.
- Set up and manage virtual training environments using the Learning Management System (LMS) and platforms such as Zoom, Webex, and MS Teams.
- Coordinate with speakers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Build strong working relationships with ACAMS faculty, speakers, and trainers to support seamless event execution.
- Travel up to 40% to support in-person training events.
- Manage project tracking and documentation using Excel, Smartsheet, and other tools.
- Generate reports and analyze data to help drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Manage multiple events and projects in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Jump into ad hoc assignments with a can-do attitude.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in events, operations, or training support.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with faculty and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, Monday, etc.).
- Tech-savvy and quick to learn platforms like LMS, Salesforce, and MS Office.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-first mindset and a passion for getting things done.
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of projects and initiatives from start to finish
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks and deliverables.
- MUST be able to fluently speak and write English and Spanish
EEO
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
