CLE Programs Manager - Education & Event Leadership

North Carolina Bar Association; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Bar Association is seeking a CLE Manager to lead planning, management, and execution of a diverse CLE portfolio. This role blends project management, relationship building, and event planning to deliver high-quality educational experiences for North Carolina’s legal professionals year-round.

The position requires a detail-oriented, multitasking professional with strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, able to manage multiple projects with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, education, business, or communications is preferred.
• 3 years of proven experience in professional education program planning or large-scale event coordination.
• Hospitality or hotel experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with high attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Asana, and Salesforce or AMS/LMS tools.
• Familiarity with the legal profession is a plus.
• Learn NC State Bar CLE rules and NCBA policies within the first 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage onsite and offsite CLE programs, including site selection and hotel/venue contracts.
• Develop and assess program budgets using Excel to track expenses, attendance, and revenue.
• Oversee event logistics including F&B, AV, exhibitor needs, and registration.
• Review and approve marketing materials for program promotion.
• Handle post-program tasks such as invoicing reconciliations, evaluations, and speaker thank-yous.
• Maintain a two-year program planning calendar.
• Recommend new topics, formats, and speakers to broaden programming.
• Stay informed on hospitality trends and conduct site visits as necessary.
• Travel approximately 10–15%, including occasional out-of-state trips.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Education, Business, or Communications

3 years of proven experience in professional education program planning or large-scale event coordination

Hospitality or hotel experience is a plus

Familiarity with the legal profession (a plus)

Learn NC State Bar CLE rules and NCBA policies within 3 months

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Asana

Salesforce or AMS/LMS tools

Job description

North Carolina Bar Association is seeking a CLE Manager to lead planning, management, and execution of a diverse CLE portfolio. This role blends project management, relationship building, and event planning to deliver high-quality educational experiences for North Carolina’s legal professionals year-round.

The position requires a detail-oriented, multitasking professional with strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, able to manage multiple projects with precision.