Are You APG’s Next Booth Coordinator? Apply by 31 August 2026
13 August 2026APG is seeking a new Booth Coordinator, and will accept resumes until 31 August 2026.
The APG Booth Coordinator is an independent contractor (non-employee) and is compensated at $250 per virtual conference, and $1,000 per in-person conference. In 2027, we expect that the position will include RootsTech and the National Genealogical Society conference, and possibly two virtual events, still to be determined.
Complimentary registration to each conference is included in the position (when APG’s exhibition or sponsorship fee includes it), and for conferences where APG plans to have an in-person presence, travel and hotel (following APG policies) are also included. The position will begin 1 November 2026 with preparation for an onsite presence at RootsTech in March 2027. Applicants should expect that there will be some preparatory meetings surrounding each event with the Executive Director, and members of the APG marketing team.
Submit your resume and a cover letter to Michelle Dwyer Cohen at admin@apgen.org by 31 August 2026.
The Booth Coordinator will perform the duties described below.
In-person and virtual conferences:
- Recruit volunteers (APG members) to help run the booth, as required (in-person conferences should have at least two people for each time slot).
- Prepare the volunteer schedule and instructions.
- Set up the booth, meeting both APG and conference organizer requirements for display.
- Manage the daily operation of the booth.
- Provide reports on booth activities.
- Send thank you messages to those who volunteer.
Additional duties for in-person conferences:
- Set-up the booth (assistance provided).
- Open and close the booth each day.
- Close the booth at the end of the conference (assistance provided).
- Be responsible for the safe storage and transport of booth materials and supplies to and from the various events designated by the Executive Committee.
- Assist the Executive Director and/or President with organization for the APG onsite member event.