Senior Convention & Global Events Strategist

Lions Clubs International; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Flexible and hybrid work schedules (2-

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance plans

Flex spending accounts

401K with employer match

Reimbursable training

Casual dress

Job summary

Lions Clubs International is seeking a Senior Meeting Planner to join the Convention team. You will plan, coordinate and execute logistics for seminars, meetings and major convention programs, while overseeing budgets, contracts, venues and suppliers.

The role includes onsite staffing, catering, AV, and complex RFP management for international events. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in meeting planning and experience with large international events, plus a CMP/CEM or MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, public relations, business, event planning or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in meeting planning.
• Experience managing international events with more than 10,000 attendees.
• Experience working in a convention or convention hotel setting.
• CEM or CMP designation a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to travel as needed for the position, including international travel (~30 days annually).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute the logistics for educational seminars, meetings and major convention programs.
• Budget oversight, contracting, venue and supplier management, catering, AV production, freight and onsite staffing.
• Manage RFPs, contracts and onsite staffing plans for assigned events.
• Develop onsite staffing plans and ensure timelines are communicated to partners.
• Provide budget forecasting and track expenses within approved budgets.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, public relations, business, event planning or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lions Clubs International is seeking a Senior Meeting Planner to join the Convention team. You will plan, coordinate and execute logistics for seminars, meetings and major convention programs, while overseeing budgets, contracts, venues and suppliers.

The role includes onsite staffing, catering, AV, and complex RFP management for international events. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in meeting planning and experience with large international events, plus a CMP/CEM or MS Office proficiency.