Event Manager

Position: Event Manager

Location: Raleigh, NC

Pay: $51,000 to $53,000/year

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in event management.
• Previous experience working with a non-profit or member association.

Education: Bachelor’s or associate’s degree.

Type: Full-time; Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Greene Resources is partnering with the Greater Raleigh Chamber to find an Event Manager to join a dynamic and growing team!

Job Description:

• Source locations and properties for meetings and events.
• Request and negotiate vendor contracts and contract changes.
• Submit contracts and accompanying purchase orders for approval.
• Review and approve catering banquet event orders (BEOs) and prepare other instructional documents for vendors.
• Submit event project requests in the communications project management system and work collaboratively to develop marketing timelines.
• Coordinate the delivery of sponsor benefits related to event logistics, in collaboration with the registration coordinator.
• Confirm event vendors and oversee event set-up and breakdown.
• Coordinate post-event activities, including requests for outstanding invoices and event/speaker evaluation procedures.
• Track meeting and event income and expenses in Excel weekly.
• Meet or exceed budget goals for assigned programs and provide post-event income and expense information to content providers and accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Proven experience in contract negotiation and budgeting.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Webinar, project management software, and relational database systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Aptitude for teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively.

Greene Resources does not just connect you with a job; we offer a Professional Mentoring & Education Program to help you be great at your job, love it, and grow.

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.