Event Manager

* We are currently accepting applications for this position

Description

At American Founders University we’ve reinvented the system of higher learning in order for men and women to effectively achieve economic prosperity. Its innovative approach to education enables students to stand on a solid foundation, formed by principle based learning and standards laid by our nation's fathers.

Job Information: Event Manager

Hours/Week: 40

Starting Salary: Competitive based on experience

Job Description
Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.

Tasks

• Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
• Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
• Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
• Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsor ships.
• Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
• Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
• Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
• Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
• Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
• Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
• Organize registration of event participants.
• Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
• Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.

Work Context
Requires writing letters and memos, Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise), Requires telephone conversations, Requires use of electronic mail, Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization, Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company, Requires being exact or highly accurate, Requires meeting strict deadlines, Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities, Requires work with others in a group or team, Requires work with external customers or the public, Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results

Qualifications
Skills

Required:

• Complex Problem Solving
• Coordination
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring
• Negotiation
• Service Orientation
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting
• Writing

Knowledge
Required:

• Administration and Management
• Communications and Media
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Sales and Marketing
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation

How to apply:
We are constantly looking to facilitate the employments needs of our companies by recruiting talented people capable of applying their human life value to a vision of helping individuals and businesses live financially free with integrity and honesty. With a culture that fosters innovation and rewards performance, our network provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. If you are interested in an exciting career with a dynamic, growing company, we invite you to consider joining the team.

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