The Event Manager plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing Towne Bank’s corporate and employee events. Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, this position leads the organization and delivery of internal employee engagement activities, ensuring these events foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. For major corporate programs and signature events, the Event Manager provides essential support, handling assigned logistics and tasks under the direction of the Senior Event Manager.
The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors. By balancing independent ownership of internal events with a supporting role in larger initiatives, the Event Manager helps create memorable experiences that strengthen relationships among members and employees, while upholding Towne Bank’s brand and values.
- Collaborate with the Senior Events Manager and key stakeholders to coordinate and support over 125 annual events, including 15 major programs such as shareholder meetings, awards ceremonies, and foundation fundraisers.
- Take primary responsibility for certain events, managing all aspects from planning and budgeting to execution.
- Organize and deliver a variety of employee-focused events, including service award receptions, campus socials, and recognition luncheons, to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Coordinate logistics and catering for LEAD and Academy meetings, graduations, and related activities, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Work with key stakeholders to create memorable member experiences and oversee logistics and catering for corporate suite events.
- Manage event invitation processes (mail merges, proofing, printing, mailing), maintain accurate inventory of event supplies and storage areas, and ensure timely procurement in partnership with facility staff.
- Work closely with the Marketing Administrative Assistant, Event Coordinator, and LEAD Associates, providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
- Support the Senior Event Manager on major events and special projects, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Take ownership of additional events and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- Provide leadership and support for executive presentations and corporate management events.
- Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank’s BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any know violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious member and/or account activity.
- Adheres to applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years of professional, full-time experience in event planning/hospitality industry
- Must be willing to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Some travel is required. Overnight travel required.
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a high-paced, high-volume work environment
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, follow through, and meet deadlines with a strong sense of urgency
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and demonstrate flexibility in handling work assignments
- Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or Marketing (or equivalent experience).
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred but not required.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word via email and verbally.
- Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, use your arms and legs, and sit most of the time.
- Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
- Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
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