What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager position at CHAMBER OF COMMERCE METROPOLITAN TULSA?
Job Details
Job Location: Tulsa Regional Chamber - Tulsa, OK
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Professional Services
Description
The Events Manager provides both tactical and strategic support and coordination for the functions of the Director of Events. The Events Manager is expected to work both within the Communications department and with internal and external clients to facilitate successful production of Chamber events.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the primary event-day lead, responsible for management of logistics, vendors, timelines, and execution for events, including (but not limited to): Government Affairs, Community Development, Economic Development, and Resource Development.
- Monitors all event-specific expenditures, ensuring alignment with the master budget. Provides updates, flags potential overages, and maintains financial accuracy throughout planning.
- Manages the inventory, transport, and placement of event-day collateral, ensuring all materials, signage, and supplies are delivered on time, properly placed, and accurately accounted for before and after each event.
- Crafts and deploys all post-event surveys, then summarizes and presents results for debrief review.
- Responsible for achieving a satisfactory rating annually relative to approved annual objectives and professional development.
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
- Three to five years of relevant work experience in event planning.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills displaying high levels of tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to translate client needs into event deliverables.
- Commitment to high-quality service, with a collaborative, cooperative approach.
- Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and to juggle multiple priorities, while flawlessly executing on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment.
WORK AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work environment: Normally a typical office environment with people, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, with occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmental elements.
- Physical demands: Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment. Able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
