Centurion · 1 day ago
Event Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
8+ years expCenturion is hiring an Events Manager for one of their clients. The role involves managing logistics for global and domestic events, overseeing meeting planning, vendor communication, and financial management.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Joanne Piscopo
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the Director/Senior Director to develop and execute global event strategies
Provide operational oversite and project management for departmental and organizational goals which includes creating and managing production timelines (work plans) and conducting planning meetings with clients and partners
Manage finances of projects including creating and managing meeting budgets and financial reports and tracking
Provide logistical management to include registration, housing, etc. preshow and onsite for events
Manage RFPs, selection, and contract negotiations for sites and vendors in several areas including: general services contractors, audio visual, catering, mobile apps, printers, shipping, and other vendors as required. Act as main point of contact for all vendors to ensure work is completed
Coordinate with the marketing department to create, review, and send event marketing materials including emails, program books, ads, websites, and mobile apps
Review and update standard operating procedures for department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (required); may have an advanced degree or equivalent experience
8+ Years of demonstrated meeting/event planning experience
3+ Years of demonstrated global meeting/event planning experience
Extensive knowledge of hospitality industry, specific to conference planning and execution. Excellent knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and principles
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Asana, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, SmartSheets, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom and databases
Skills: Solid leadership, communication, and program management skills with the ability to successfully mobilize diverse resources and effectively manage complex projects simultaneously. Customer service focused, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Proficient in multi-tasking, organizing, managing, and tracking multiple projects on schedule. Support volunteer leaders with strategic planning for the organization
Possess critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate change champion attributes. Essential qualities include organizing, critical thinking, time management, strategic, collaborative, flexible, adaptable, and political approaches
Ability to work nights and weekends for successful execution of events. Ability to move about to accomplish tasks for many hours a day during events. Ability to lift 25 lbs. and work extended days during events
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Preferred
Certification: CMP, CMM, CEM, or other Meeting Industry certifications preferred
Experience in an association environment is also a plus
Company
Centurion
Centurion, a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Herndon, VA, conveniently located near Washington D.C., is a national professional services firm working with the public and private sector by delivering relevant solutions for our client’s complex business and technology challenges.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Theresa Zandi
Principal Owner
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