Primary Work Address: 4000 Jones Bridge Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.
The Conference Registration and Systems Specialist play a central role in shaping the digital experience behind HHMI conferences and campus operations. This person will lead the design, build, and ongoing management of conference registration websites and related systems that support a seamless, high-quality experience for guests, staff, and partners.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technology, hospitality, and service excellence. You will help create digital experiences that are intuitive, polished, and operationally effective, while also supporting broader Campus Operations systems and content that strengthen how HHMI welcomes and engages its communities.
This position reports to the Campus Operations Systems Experience Product Manager and is based at HHMI’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The role follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week but will need to stay flexible to support operations.
Behind every successful HHMI conference or campus experience is a digital infrastructure that helps people feel informed, supported, and connected from the start. This role helps ensure that registration systems, hospitality content, and operational tools work together to create that experience.
By building thoughtful registration journeys, maintaining critical campus-facing content, and supporting system enhancements across Campus Operations, this role directly contributes to how HHMI delivers excellence to scientists, educators, partners, and guests.
Who Thrives in This Role:
This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys being the person who brings structure, clarity, and polish to systems that others rely on, while also having the curiosity and confidence to question whether there's a better way to do things. You are both detail-oriented and service-minded, but you don't stop at maintaining what exists; you look for what could work better.
You may thrive in this role if you:
Mission-Focused Work: Build and enhance digital platforms that support HHMI conferences and campus experiences, directly shaping how scientists, educators, and partners engage with our mission.
Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive healthcare, generous retirement contributions, paid leave, and additional programs that support well-being and professional development.
What you will actually do:
Conference Registration & Website Management:
Design, build, and manage online conference and event registration platforms throughout their full lifecycle, from concept to post-event maintenance and post-event analysis.
Campus Operations Systems & Product Support:
Professional Development and Other Duties:
Experience with Certain, Delphi, Salesforce, JIRA, or Mews is a plus.
Working knowledge of publishing software such as Quark, InDesign, or equivalent, along with web-media experience in HTML.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief, one-page cover letter expressing why you are interested in the role and stating how your qualifications and experience will support HHMI in its mission.
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$73,112.80 (minimum) - $91,391.00 (midpoint) - $118,808.30 (maximum)
Pay Type:
Annual
HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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