Annual Conference Poster Fair Organizer

In accordance with NAFSA's Strategic Plan, the Poster Fair Organizers are responsible for:

Recruiting Poster Reviewers and Reviewing Posters (November 2024 - January 2025):

• Early November 2024: Attend virtual meeting with Poster Chair and NAFSA staff to review poster proposal process.
• November – December 5, 2024: Promote poster proposals through networks.
• Mid-December 2024: Finalize poster reviewers for your poster fair theme.
• December 16, 2024 – January 16, 2025: Read and score posters.
• Mid-to-late January 2025: Review compiled proposal scores and send list of accepted and rejected posters to Poster Chair and NAFSA staff.

Preparing and Planning (February 2025 - May 2025):

• Second week of February 2025: Attend virtual meeting to discuss the poster preparation process.
• February – April 2025: Preparation of presenter training.

Providing Onsite Poster Fair Support (May 2025):

• Annual Conference week 2025: Help with presenter set up, greet poster fair attendees, and respond to questions.

• This position works closely with the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) Poster Chair.
• PFOs will be paired up with a second co-PFO on the same poster theme. Co-PFOs work closely on all tasks. PFOs are encouraged to work closely with other NAFSA leaders to recruit proposals and reviewers.
• PFOs work closely with the program manager of NAFSA's conference program staff.

• At least 3 years in the field of international education (which can include graduate school!) with demonstrated knowledge of the specified theme.
• Networks in the field to help support the proposal and reviewer recruitment process.
• Attendance at previous NAFSA Annual Conferences, with a strong preference for previous poster presenters.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including timely delivery of responsibilities, open communication, and mutual respect.