Senior Events Manager — Library & Museum Experiences

Theodore-Roosevelt-Presidential-Library-Foundation; Medora (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food & beverages

Free museum tickets

Paid time off

Health coverage

Job summary

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation in Medora, ND, is seeking a Manager of Events to lead planning, coordination, and execution of events across Library venues. You will manage client relationships, budgets, vendors, contracts, and post‑event evaluations.

Reporting to the Director of Events, you will collaborate across departments to deliver seamless, memorable experiences that align with the Library’s mission and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive event planning/management experience for large-scale events.
• Experience managing client relationships and acting as primary contact.
• Proven ability to manage event budgets and track expenses.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating with vendors, venues, and audiovisual providers.
• Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite; MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of events from inquiry through post-event evaluation.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, guests, vendors, and partners.
• Develop event plans, timelines, staffing, and detailed specifications.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to meet requirements.
• Manage vendor contracts, services, and budgets; track expenses.
• Oversee on-site setup, operations, and teardown; conduct site visits and walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, safety, and organizational requirements.

Skills

Event leadership

Client relations

Organizational skills

Logistics planning

Budgeting

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Eventbrite

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation in Medora, ND, is seeking a Manager of Events to lead planning, coordination, and execution of events across Library venues. You will manage client relationships, budgets, vendors, contracts, and post‑event evaluations.

Reporting to the Director of Events, you will collaborate across departments to deliver seamless, memorable experiences that align with the Library’s mission and revenue goals.