• Manage, develop, and implement housing & logistical plans across multiple systems including attendee and exhibitor sites and exhibitor service manuals.
• Manage housing programs for tradeshows including working with housing provider, site builds, inventory & strategic program management, testing, customer service.
• Working with internal & external stakeholders to secure and order show services, develop & price sponsorship opportunities, and to cultivate future programs/activations to enhance services & experiences.
• Budget management: work with stakeholders & vendors to develop, manage and reforecast budgets as needed.
• Vendor selection & contracting. Vet, recommend, and contract vendors for services, such as housing, A/V, internet, and floral.
• Additional tasks may include meeting room management, catering and concession planning & implementation and other tradeshow related service tasks.
• Develop and continuously enhance programs through the analysis of survey feedback, post-show data, internal and external needs, monetization opportunities and more.
• Manage additional rotating department logistical tasks, such as transportation, parking passes, car rentals, airline discounts, onsite staff.

• Associates degree or higher in event management (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiency in designing and implementing many show services, such as; meeting room rental programs, housing programs, and plan development and implementation for A/V, internet, catering/concession, and floral services.
• Knowledge of event and project management
• Experience working in tradeshow or event operations
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility: may be asked to manage additional logistical event tasks, as needed, outside of noted tasks
• Preference for a collaborative workstyle
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including some nights & weekends
• Work in the office three days a week to maximize team collaboration
• Industry related certification (CMP or CEM) desirable but not required

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.