Financial administration
• Assist to develop conference budget
• Establish a conference account for receivables and expenses
• Provide financial reporting
Event space
• Research and reserve meeting rooms
• Ensure proper room set-ups
• Order rental furniture
• Coordinate poster sessions and exhibit areas
• Coordinate room decoration within parameters established by the MIT Environment, Health, and Safety Office
Catering services
• Coordinate breakfasts, coffee services, luncheons, receptions, theme dinners, and banquets either on campus or off-premise
• Develop menus to meet budget
On-campus accommodations (mid-June to early August)
• Coordinate sleeping rooms
• Serve as booking agent and informational contact for groups or individual guests throughout their stay
Hotel accommodations
• Negotiate and execute contracts
Media services
• Coordinate a full range of media services including general audio visual, video recording, webcasting, remote/hybrid conferencing
Security and safety
• Coordinate with Campus Police to determine security needs for exchange of money, service of alcohol, protection of equipment/exhibits, protection of high-profile participants, and general crowd control
• Address safety issues and ensure that all logistics are performed according to established safety guidelines
Transportation services
• Arrange ground transportation from local hotels to the conference site or to local venues and attractions
Special events
• Identify and reserve on- or off-premise function venues that suit event needs and budget
• Coordinate tours to areas of local interest
A management fee is assessed based on the extent of the services provided.