Senior Events Manager

Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the development and execution of event strategy, budgeting and implementation across chamber programs to enhance member engagement, visibility, and overall event success.

This role serves as an event strategist and project manager, overseeing budgets, sponsorship fulfillment, vendor relationships and cross-functional coordination to deliver exceptional participant experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field.
• CMP designation preferred.
• Minimum of five to eight years of progressively responsible event planning and project management experience.
• Experience planning and executing corporate, business, association, or nonprofit events preferred.
• Experience managing complex events, budgets, and sponsorship programs.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Chamber leadership to develop event strategies, concepts and implementation plans that support goals, engagement, sponsorship growth, revenue generation and community impact.
• Serves as lead planner and project manager for Chamber events, including networking events, luncheons, leadership programs, conferences, trade shows and special events.
• Develops and manages event timelines, project plans, budgets and execution strategies.
• Oversees all aspects of event implementation, logistics, venues, and attendee experience.
• Develops, manages and monitors event budgets, financial performance and reporting.
• Oversees sponsor fulfillment and ensures all sponsorship benefits are delivered on schedule.
• Works with Marketing to develop and execute event promotion strategies.
• Supervises, trains, coaches and evaluates event staff, interns and volunteers.
• Conducts post-event evaluations and implements improvements.
• Provides quality written and verbal communication to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Event Management, Communications, PR, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

CRM systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73102, Position Type: Full Time, The Senior Events Manager leverages expertise in event strategy, budgeting, planning and implementation to support the development and execution of Chamber events and programs that enhance member engagement, organizational visibility and overall event success.

This position serves as an event strategist and project manager, ensuring events support organizational goals, enhance member engagement, generate revenue, increase brand awareness, and deliver exceptional participant experiences. The Senior Events Manager independently manages a diverse portfolio and oversees all aspects of strategy delivery, logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, budget management, vendor relationships and cross-functional coordination. This position also provides direction to event staff, volunteers and vendors while collaborating with multiple departments to deliver successful events and programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Collaborates with Chamber leadership to develop event strategies, concepts and implementation plans that support Chamber goals, member engagement, sponsorship growth, revenue generation and community impact.
• Serves as the lead planner and project manager for Chamber events, including networking events, luncheons, leadership programs, conferences, trade shows, citywide initiatives and special events.
• Develops and manages event timelines, project plans, budgets and execution strategies to ensure successful event delivery.
• Oversees all aspects of event implementation, logistics, vendors, venues, and attendee experience.
• Develops, manages and monitors event budgets, financial performance and event-related reporting.
• Oversees sponsor fulfillment and ensures all sponsorship benefits and deliverables are executed accurately and on schedule.
• Works collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute event promotion strategies.
• Supervises, trains, coaches and evaluates assigned event staff, interns, volunteers and temporary personnel.
• Conducts post-event evaluations and implements recommendations and process improvements.
• Provides quality written and verbal communication to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible event planning and project management experience.
• Experience planning and executing corporate, business, association, or nonprofit events preferred.
• Experience managing complex events, budgets, and sponsorship programs.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, event management software, databases, and CRM systems.