Events Manager
Company: Greene Resources
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job Number: 47262Events ManagerJob Description:Our client, the
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, is looking for a new events
manager! This position is responsible for managing logistics for
meetings and events to produce positive, memorable experiences for
organization members and event guests, resulting in growing
non-dues revenue for the organization and a fan base of repeat
event participants. The person will work in cooperation with
content providers, communications, sales and marketing, IT, and
accounting staff members along with volunteer committees. This
position reports into the VP of marketing, and is a full-time
direct hire opportunity, offering hybrid flexibility and flexible
schedule. Additional on-site requirements for event
days.Responsibilities:
- Follow meeting and event production systems and processes in a
collaborative team environment where multiple staff and departments
participate as contributors
- Source locations and properties for meetings and events
- Ensure that the event calendar is balanced for audience
participation and resource allocation
- Request and negotiate property contracts and contract changes
and submit contracts and accompanying purchase orders for
approval
- Request, negotiate, and review other vendor contracts and
contract changes, including catering, audio/visual, security,
transportation, entertainment, floral, equipment, and other vendors
and submit contracts and accompanying purchase orders for
approval
- Prepare, Review and approve catering banquet event orders
(BEOs) and prepare other instructional documents for vendors
- Manage contract deadlines and obligations
- Submit event project requests in the communications project
management system and work collaboratively with this department to
develop marketing event & meeting timelines
- Coordinate delivery of sponsor benefits related to event
logistics, working with registration coordinator
- Work with content providers to ensure emcees, speakers, and
facilitators are prepared for the event in a timely manner and that
their A/V and other requirements are communicated to the
appropriate staff or vendors
- Confirm event vendors and oversee event set- up and break-
down
- Coordinate post-event activities including requests for payment
of outstanding invoices, thank you notes to sponsors and speakers,
and event and speaker evaluation procedures
- Track meeting and event income and expenses in Excel on a
weekly basis. Project anticipated income and expenses and variances
against budget.
- Meet or exceed budget goals for assigned programs and provide
post-event income and expense projections information to content
providers and accountingEducation Requirements:
- Bachelors or Associates degree, preferredDesired
Background/Skills:
- Detail orientation
- Aptitude for teamwork
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to prioritize assigned tasks
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Respect for diversity
- A can-do attitude
- Strong goal orientation
- Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Teams,, Zoom Webinar, project management software and
relational database systemsQualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in event management
- Proven experience in contract negotiation and budgeting
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Teams, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and
presentation
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Previous experience working with a non-profit or member
association, preferredOther Information:
Greene Resources is committed to
creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.
Keywords: Greene Resources, Raleigh , Events Manager, Executive , Raleigh, North Carolina
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