Senior Manager, Events

Senior Manager, Events

Remote 

Job Description

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the black college community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and several Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

The Senior Events Manager  will develop and execute Events channel strategy. With a focus on specific channel(s) and stakeholders, the Senior Events Manager ensures the brand experience aligns with the overall TMCF brand standard and promise. Within focused channels, the Senior Events Manager develops end-to-end activation strategies to include marketing, promotions, and events. The Senior Events Manager must be highly collaborative, creative, and a great project manager, with the ability to create and track budgets.

Reporting to:

Senior Director of Events

Responsibilities

Manage full-lifecycle event logistics for assigned signature events, program events, innovation challenges, pop events, and meetings. Responsibilities will include all meeting logistics, on-site event production and services, vendor contract negotiation, development and reconciliation of comprehensive budget inclusive of all logistics expenses, and complete oversight of all meeting logistical components

Manage cross-functional collaboration with the creative services team in preparing branding plans for meetings or events including but not limited to the production of collateral materials, digital assets, branded merchandise, graphic design assets production, and other branded materials

Strategize closely with the development and programs team to identify innovative ways to generate revenue/in-kind support and cut expenses for all activations and events 

Negotiate vendor contracts on behalf of TMCF with oversight on execution by senior leadership

Review, reconcile, code, and process all Events, invoices, deposits, and payments to reconciliation final budgets for assigned engagement portfolio

Develop and provide meeting space function sheets production schedules and appropriate briefing documents for assigned event portfolio to manage vendor services and on-site production team

Manage pre/onsite/post logistics for all assigned Events

Organize and facilitate program planning meetings (e.g., strategy sessions, progress checks) to ensure that all parties involved are properly informed and contributing, as necessary, to ensure program success and to ensure that program objectives are met 

Assist in maintaining up-to-date procedures; provide feedback on improving methods and other TMCF Eventsteam processes

Manage the strategic planning and execution of event marketing for assigned event portfolio 

Other projects and activities as assigned 

Required Competencies and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Business Management, or related field; equivalent work experience required.

5+ years of experience in managing a variety of live events and bespoke client-tailored activations, experiential marketing activations, and integrated marketing strategies. 

Creativity and a passion for developing high-quality, forward-thinking event experiences on a lean budget.

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting constant deadlines.

Ability to manage vendor relationships, events logistics, budgets, track expenses, and maximize ROI.

Excellent client management and team management skills while working across various projects.

Familiarity with event technologies and the ability to assess new technologies to make strategic recommendations.

Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills 

 Proven ability to work with individuals at all levels of an organization 

 Diplomatic, energetic, self-motivated, creative, and flexible 

Working knowledge of Internet and basic MS Office applications

Able to fulfill working hours and travel as required during busy event seasons

    Special Demands

Travel required: 60% 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Employee Type: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits:  Health, Dental, FSA, 403(b), Bonus Potential

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Manages Others: No

Location:   Remote