Manager, Meeting and Event Planning
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for all children, families and communities in the United States. The Casey Foundation aims to be not only a place that does great work - but also a great place to work.
At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation's mission.
The Foundation is seeking a highly organized, detailed-oriented individual who has experience managing and planning meetings and events, has great customer service skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As manager of meeting and event planning, you will:
- develop and oversee all meeting- and event-planning processes;
- establish and manage guidelines for event-related procurement and planning;
- manage ongoing system development, develop and integrate the Operations team's technology platforms and negotiate contracts;
- recommend policy and procedural changes to improve services and savings; and
- evaluate program impact and reassess objectives and outcomes as needed.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience; five to seven years of experience in planning and coordinating various events; a minimum of three years of experience managing event-planning staff; and experience in planning and managing budgets. The individual must be proficient or certified in CVENT or another online event-planning system (or able to obtain CVENT certification within one year of starting), in addition to being an energetic, hardworking team player. A strong commitment to, and appreciation for, racial and ethnic equity and inclusion is a must.
Casey is committed to helping staff learn and grow, enabling them to bring their best selves to work by offering a range of professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, conferences and training to further develop their skills and expertise. The Foundation also provides a generous benefits package.