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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance · 5 days ago

Event Manager

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce (SCMC) is a newly formed organization advocating for pro-business policies. The Events Manager will be responsible for the detailed planning, coordination, and execution of all organizational events, ensuring a flawless delivery through attention to detail and collaboration.

AssociationLegalManufacturingNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Sunny Philips

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end planning and execution for 15+ annual events including conferences, workshops, networking events, and webinars

Manage event registration systems, attendee communications, and customer service inquiries

Coordinate with speakers, presenters, and educational content providers

Manage event websites, registration platforms, and mobile event applications

Assist in coordination of social media coverage and attendee engagement activities

Assist in development of and dissemination of pre-event communications, schedules, and attendee materials

Support sponsor activation and exhibitor coordination efforts

Manage event technology platforms including registration, mobile apps, and virtual components

Coordinate AV requirements, live streaming, and hybrid event capabilities

Maintain attendee databases and generate detailed event analytics and reports

Support lead retrieval systems and post-event follow-up processes

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements

Lead on-site event operations including setup, registration, and attendee services

Handle real-time problem-solving and ensure seamless attendee experience

In consultation with Director of Events, coordinate with venue staff, vendors, and internal teams throughout events

Oversee event breakdown and post-event venue requirements

Maintain detailed event files, contracts, and documentation systems

Process invoices and support budget management activities

Coordinate travel arrangements for speakers, staff, and VIP attendees

Support member engagement initiatives and special projects as assigned

Assist with ethics and compliance reporting related to events

Other Duties as Required

Qualification

Event ManagementEvent Management SoftwareProject ManagementCRM SystemsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field

3-5 years of experience in event planning and coordination

Experience managing corporate, association, or trade organization events

Proficiency with event management software (Cvent, Eventbrite, etc.) and CRM systems

Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent events

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during events

In office presence during scheduled hours, and work collaboratively in face-to-face interactions with others (other staff, members, directors, vendors and the public)

Prompt, Regular, predictable, and full attendance

Ability to handle productivity requirements of job (fast paced, stressful, and full attention when exigent issues arise)

Ability to work under strict deadlines and high levels of stress

Ability to work effectively, efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy, despite stress, interruptions or other office distractions

Ability to set goals, meet deadlines, and work independently without excessive supervision or instruction

Ability to concentrate in a normal office environment and follow through on a task to completion

Ability to think quickly but calmly and communicate effectively during events as issues arise

Ability to align multiple points of view, think critically about the consequences of actions and communications, and align all actions with the organization's mission and the membership's goals

Ability to multi-task and/or stop project to focus on other issues and then resume project

Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions

Ability to learn new tasks or dynamic factual issues quickly, including the ability to read, comprehend and retain information quickly

Ability to utilize time management skills and otherwise organize/prioritize tasks

Ability to comprehend and understand both written and oral instructions

Ability to remain poised under all circumstances, diffuse conflict with colleagues and/or customers/vendors/members, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner

Ability to work as an integral part of a team