Hybrid Strategic Meetings & Events Manager

Greater Cleveland Partnership; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Cleveland Partnership in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Meeting and Events Manager to lead planning, execution and management of a portfolio of meetings and programs, from VIP lunches to education sessions, aligning with our strategic plan.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Events teams, manage vendors and venues, oversee registrations, reports and data, and support large-scale GCP and COSE events, with in-office and occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, communications or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day project manager for all assigned meetings and events to ensure high-quality events that meet revenue and budget goals.
• Manage vendor relations, venue selection and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate event logistics (catering, AV, registration, signage, volunteers).
• Provide day-of support for on- and off-site events.
• Oversee registration intake, reports and correspondence, including invoices and confirmations.
• Collaborate with Events and Marketing teams for large-scale events.
• Source venues and vendors for executive programming and support needs.
• Organize site visits and select venues aligned with budgets.
• Recognize sponsors and engage them effectively at events.

Skills

Planning skills

Event management

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Multitasking

Vendor management

MS Office proficiency

CRM experience

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, communications or related field

Tools

CRM system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Greater Cleveland Partnership in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Meeting and Events Manager to lead planning, execution and management of a portfolio of meetings and programs, from VIP lunches to education sessions, aligning with our strategic plan.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Events teams, manage vendors and venues, oversee registrations, reports and data, and support large-scale GCP and COSE events, with in-office and occasional remote work.