Event Manager

About JobsOhio

JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. Economic development is about creating a place where companies can thrive and individuals can enjoy a higher standard of living.JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio's businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state - all contributing to job creation, greater payrolls and more investment.

Summary of Position

The Event Manager is responsible for supporting events and activities that lead to the attraction and expansion of businesses in the state.These events include tradeshows, sponsorships, announcements, and special events. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, project planning, organizing and tracking information, leading logistics, and productive interaction with JobsOhio network partners, vendors and community partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Manager will be expected to own events from end-to-end. This role requires excellent relationship management skills, the ability to work cross-functionally on multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment with superior project management skills.

• Plan, coordinate, execute, promote and manage all aspects of small and large-scale events including tradeshows, special events, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings and sponsored events that align with Ohio and JobsOhio marketing brand standards
• Manage events across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, IT, financial services, advanced manufacturing, military and federal etc.
• Organize and plan logistics including securing a location for events, negotiation of contracts, arranging for audio-visual needs, room set-up and event flow, selection and monitoring of catering, and other arrangements as needed. Manage budgets, agendas, invitations, timelines, and run of show for events.
• On-site management of meetings and events as needed.
• Analyze events upon completion for process and execution improvements.

Experience Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of event planning, strong preference in a business setting

(corporate events and sponsorships experience within various sectors such as healthcare, IT, financial services, advanced manufacturing, etc., a plus)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong Project Management leadership and skills
• At least 1 year of registration management experience
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically, proficient in managing multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently.
• Skilled at moving from one project to the next quickly and with a sense of urgency and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled at problem solving and able to identify and react quickly to issues on-site with tact.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing budgets and vendor contract negotiations
• Strong presentation, listening and communication skills
• Effective at building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders
• Ability to manage challenging situations and stakeholders, including vendor relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of independent and strategic thinking
• Engaged, flexible, motivated and success driven

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred

JobsOhio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, familial status, or veteran status.

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