Event Manager

About the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is the state’s largest and most influential business organization. Since 1837, we have advanced policies that support economic growth and a strong private sector. As a bipartisan advocate for business, we bring together leaders from across industries to address Delaware’s most pressing challenges with practical, forward-thinking solutions. Our work is driven by member-led advocacy, data-informed research, and strategic engagement. In addition to our policy efforts, we host events throughout the year that convene business, community, and government leaders to foster collaboration and drive solutions.

Events Manager

The events manager advances the Chamber’s mission through the planning and execution of strategic events that support networking, advocacy, and organizational growth. This role oversees a portfolio of signature events—including the Annual Dinner—as well as recurring events like networking breakfasts and special events such as candidate forums. The events manager works closely with internal leadership and external partners—including vendors, speakers, and sponsors—to ensure events are well-executed, mission-aligned, and financially successful. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, cultivating sponsor relationships, and coordinating all aspects of event delivery from planning through post-event evaluation. This role reports to the chief operating officer and regularly collaborates with the president, vice president of government affairs, and communications team to align events with organizational priorities and maximize impact.

Primary Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Plan and execute a full calendar of events, including signature events, recurring programs, and special initiatives.
• Drive event revenue through sponsorship development and partner engagement.
• Manage the Superstars in Business awards program, which includes fundraising, application process, committee management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop and manage event budgets, track performance, and produce post-event financial reports.
• Manage event registrations and invoicing through organizational database, including member and profile maintenance.
• Oversee event logistics, including registration, invoicing, vendor coordination, agenda development, on-site execution and management (including staff roles), and collecting accounts receivable.
• Coordinate with venues, vendors, and speakers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Collaborate with the communications team on branding, marketing, and promotion across digital and print channels.
• Work with other State Chamber staff to coordinate event publicity such as promotional videos, social media, press attendance, press releases, and more.
• Support broader organizational communications, including website updates and content as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to plan, manage and implement events.
• Strong ability to secure sponsorships and drive event attendance.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams.
• Effective collaborator in a fast-moving, matrixed organization with the ability to connect key internal and external stakeholders to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and groups to consensus around recommendations and action.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and generate high-quality deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and ability to work with CRM programs (ie Atlas – MemberClicks, SalesForce, etc.).
• Comfortable managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Projects confidence and demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Shows initiative and the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly and take ownership.
• Familiarity with social media and event marketing strategies.

Experience and Requirements

This is an entry level position, and compensation is commensurate with level of experience. Applicants with experience in event management, marketing, and fundraising is preferred but not required. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. Employees are permitted to work on a hybrid basis but are required to work 3 full days in the office per week. While flexibility is prioritized for employees, the position requires the ability to work some early mornings and evenings to support events throughout the year.

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) employer match program, long-term disability insurance, life insurance; paid-time off with increases based on longevity with the organization; a flexible work schedule, including some remote work; a wellness reimbursement program; and more.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to dscc@dscc.com.