Senior Statewide Events & Travel Strategist

SEIU Local 503; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 503 in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Events Logistics Manager to oversee statewide logistics planning for major events, coordinate regional offices, manage travel, and track budgets.

You will lead a team, ensure timely invoicing, develop reports, support trainings and conferences, and work with union staff on events and campaigns. Some travel and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meeting & Planning or liberal arts, or an associate degree with 3 years' convention/conference planning experience.
• Experience in convention and conference planning of varying types and complexities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to present.
• Ability to perform cost‑comparison analysis and establish budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the initial contact for all events and trainings.
• Assign regional events to field offices to provide support and oversee local implementation.
• Manage logistics details of all state-wide events, including budgeting, contract analysis, project management and event execution.
• Assist staff in developing events, trainings and conferences.
• Collaborate with the Field Support Coordinator and other directors to develop plans; manage event logistics for General Council.
• Create reports for events and project tracking.
• Process invoices and billings for conferences and travel in a timely fashion.
• Arrange travel for staff and members; evaluate options for cost-effective travel and lodging.
• Update office procedures and provide field support as needed.
• Participate in union-wide activities as assigned; may include canvassing and literature drops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Project management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meeting & Planning or related field

Associate degree with 3 years planning experience

Tools

Salesforce

VAN

MS Office

Job description

SEIU Local 503 in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Events Logistics Manager to oversee statewide logistics planning for major events, coordinate regional offices, manage travel, and track budgets.

You will lead a team, ensure timely invoicing, develop reports, support trainings and conferences, and work with union staff on events and campaigns. Some travel and weekend work may be required.