Events & Meetings Manager (488D)

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking an experienced Events & Meetings Manager to plan, execute and oversee corporate and public events across multiple venues, ensuring a high-quality experience for clients and audiences.

The role supports the Senior Executive Director in the Events Department and requires a Master’s degree, Georgia Leadership Certificate, and 5 years of professional experience in event management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Valid Georgia Leadership Certificate required.
• 5 years professional experience required.
• Strong written, oral and visual communication; organization; project management skills; ability to manage multiple events/projects and supervise staff as directed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple events and meetings across venues.
• Collaborate with clients and department staff to design and plan event requirements.
• Prepare event orders detailing client requests, schedules and setup specifications.
• Oversee on-site production, load-in and load-out for events.
• Develop multimedia content with the content development team for events and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree

Georgia Leadership Certificate

Job description

Events & Meetings Manager (488D)

Cobb County School District EVENTS OFFICE - 0014 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948135

Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Events & Meetings Manager

JOB CODE: 488D

DIVISION: Chief of Staff

SALARY SCHEDULE: CS1 (5, 6 or 7)

DEPARTMENT: Events & Venue Management

WORKDAYS: Annual Administrative Employees

REPORTS TO: Senior Executive Director, Events & Venue Management

PAY GRADE: Annual Central Office Personnel

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plans, executes, and manages corporate and public events and meetings in a variety of venues to provide a high-quality experience for both the client department/division and the audience. Manages projects in support of the District’s initiatives. Assists the Senior Executive Director with the overall management of the Events Department.

Requirements

1. Educational Level: Master’s degree
2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Leadership Certificate
3. Experience: 5 years professional experience
4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written, oral and visual communication; organization; project management; manage and prioritize work for multiple events and/or projects simultaneously; supervise the work of other staff when directed.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Provides the highest level of customer service while delivering high-quality coordination for multiple, sometimes concurrent or overlapping, corporate and public events and meetings of all sizes in a variety of venues.
3. Works collaboratively with clients and Department staff to design, specify, plan, and coordinate event and meeting needs.
4. Receives client requests and initiates event orders detailing client requests, event requirements, event schedules, and setup specifications by collaborating with other department staff to specify necessary requirements.
5. Performs site visits with department staff, clients, venue representatives, and/or vendor/partner representatives to determine and specify equipment requirements.
6. Works collaboratively with department staff to specify requirements for audio, video, lighting, rigging, electrical, furniture, décor, and other production needs for events and meetings.
7. Prepares and reviews floor plans, production schedules, engineering needs, and other necessary documentation for events and meetings.
8. Manages the on-site production of events and meetings, including load-in and load-out.
9. Works collaboratively with clients and content development team to develop and prepare multimedia content for delivery at events, meetings, and projects.
10. Develops and updates production materials including guidelines and manuals.
11. Develops, implements, and monitors best practices and procedures to ensure high-quality event coordination outcomes.
12. Identifies opportunities for ROI.
13. Works collaboratively with department staff, clients, and other departments to ensure a sound marketing communication process for all events and meetings.
14. Plans and manages short-term and long-term projects, as assigned.
15. Maintains knowledge and research trends in event technology, attendee engagement, techniques, style, and strategies.
16. Makes recommendations for hardware and software upgrades and implementation.
17. Assists with development of knowledge, skills, and abilities of student production crew.
18. Provides supervision, mentoring, and guidance of student interns, as necessary.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

• Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax:
• Email: [e-mail]