Event Manager

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Tallahassee is seeking an Event Manager responsible for planning and executing events. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. The role includes managing vendor relationships, event budgets, and producing promotional materials. This position also involves collaborating with interns and working with university stakeholders for successful event execution.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in event management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to design and produce visual assets for event marketing.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and execute events aligning with IGC goals.
• Engage and coordinate with vendors for successful event execution.
• Negotiate contracts for speakers and monitor event budgets.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Location: Tallahassee, FL

Responsibilities

• Event Management: Responsible for researching, developing, and executing events that align with the goals of the IGC. Events may be initiated through direct assignment or identified through needs of assessments. Including engaging and coordinating with vendors to support events, as well as leading and managing the entire event planning process. This involves tracking and managing event-related expenditures and assigning resources to ensure successful event execution. Monitoring and recording event participation, maintaining and coordinating the IGC event calendar, and collaborating with IGC partners to facilitate smooth event registration. Additional duties comprise organizing travel, lodging, and local transportation for speakers, coordinating speaker dinners and related engagements, overseeing intern involvement in event operations, and providing on-site event management and support. Working with University stakeholders to secure event venues and procuring materials such as speaker gifts are also essential tasks. Responsible for negotiating contracts for IGC Speakers. Responsible for monitoring and controlling event budgets.
• Team & Partner Management: This position will represent the Institute for Governance and Civics on multiple work groups and teams. Additionally, this position will work closely with the undergraduate and graduate student interns at the IGC through the assignment of event related duties and preparations. This position will support other IGC activities and operations as assigned.
• Event Graphics: Design and produce visual assets, including flyers and promotional graphics, to support event marketing efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.