Industry Engagement & Events Lead

HNTB Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and manage high-impact external events across multiple locations. You will partner with leading industry organizations, vendors and client agencies to create memorable experiences that strengthen the HNTB brand and drive value.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in communications or marketing and at least 8 years of related experience, with an option for 12 years of alternative experience in lieu of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field and 8 years of relevant experience; corporate, non-profit, or agency event planning experience.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures industry engagement portrays the HNTB brand in the best possible light.
• Maintains partnerships with key industry organizations, vendors and host client agencies.
• Collaborates with external partners and client staff to discover value, develop trusted relationships and deliver highly sophisticated events.
• Creates detailed event plans that include venue, timelines, budgets, catering, transportation, accommodations, and other event details to ensure seamless implementation.
• Sources, evaluates, and negotiates with partners on all aspects of creating and carrying out successful events.
• Maintains regular communication with HNTB’s Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate, proactively sharing event information and recommending any improvements needed.
• Supports the Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate to develop annual budgets for external events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or marketing

12 years of related experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and manage high-impact external events across multiple locations. You will partner with leading industry organizations, vendors and client agencies to create memorable experiences that strengthen the HNTB brand and drive value.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in communications or marketing and at least 8 years of related experience, with an option for 12 years of alternative experience in lieu of a