Senior Events Manager

The Senior Events Manager leverages expertise in event strategy, budgeting, planning and implementation to support the development and execution of Chamber events and programs that enhance member engagement, organizational visibility and overall event success. 

This position serves as an event strategist and project manager, ensuring events support organizational goals, enhance member engagement, generate revenue, increase brand awareness, and deliver exceptional participant experiences. The Senior Events Manager independently manages a diverse portfolio and oversees all aspects of strategy delivery, logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, budget management, vendor relationships and cross-functional coordination. This position also provides direction to event staff, volunteers and vendors while collaborating with multiple departments to deliver successful events and programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Collaborates with Chamber leadership to develop event strategies, concepts and implementation plans that support Chamber goals, member engagement, sponsorship growth, revenue generation and community impact.
• Serves as the lead planner and project manager for Chamber events, including networking events, luncheons, leadership programs, conferences, trade shows, citywide initiatives and special events.
• Develops and manages event timelines, project plans, budgets and execution strategies to ensure successful event delivery.
• Oversees all aspects of event implementation, logistics, vendors, venues, and attendee experience.
• Develops, manages and monitors event budgets, financial performance and event-related reporting.
• Oversees sponsor fulfillment and ensures all sponsorship benefits and deliverables are executed accurately and on schedule.
• Works collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute event promotion strategies.
• Supervises, trains, coaches and evaluates assigned event staff, interns, volunteers and temporary personnel.
• Conducts post-event evaluations and implements recommendations and process improvements.
• Provides quality written and verbal communication to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible event planning and project management experience.
• Experience planning and executing corporate, business, association, or nonprofit events preferred.
• Experience managing complex events, budgets, and sponsorship programs.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, event management software, databases, and CRM systems.