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AH
Association Headquarters
Meeting Manager
Job Description
Association Headquarters is seeking to build a pipeline of Meeting Managers in the Alexandria, VA area due to tremendous growth in our organization! The Meeting Manager is responsible for organizing the program, logistics, and registration information for events, including meetings, education courses, and webinars. He/she works closely with volunteer planning committees, internal departments, venues, and vendors to meet the objectives of each meeting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Meeting Planning Prepare draft budgets for meetings based on venue costs, event schedule, and historical performance Assist meeting committees with budgeting and planning by providing historical data and recommendations Compile and maintain a meeting preparation calendar for meeting committees and staff, showing tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines Meet deadlines on individual meeting planning timeline Initiate the bid process, send Request for Proposals and finalize contracts of all meeting contractors, including audiovisual, exhibition services, transportation, photography, and all off-site venues Prepare comprehensive post-meeting reports on hotel data, income, and expenses, and quantitative and qualitative lessons learned. Provide relevant data for Meeting Chair's report to the Board Respond to member requests for information on meetings, sponsorship, exhibits, partnering, and other membership activities Primary contact for meeting venues in planning and on-site management of meetings and education programs Work closely with volunteer planning committees and speakers Manage online proposal system Facilitate the use of the proposal system by the program selection committee Coordinate speaker communications Schedule sessions in contracted meeting space Track and communicate program and speaker changes Promotion Assist meeting chairs in developing promotional plans by providing advice, historical data, and other research as necessary Facilitate creation and distribution of promotional meeting publications Arrange distribution and coordinate outreach to non-members Perform other activities as required. Meeting Execution Coordinate vendor selection, communication, and contract oversight for AV, decorators, and other vendors Coordinate off-site venue selection, contract negotiation, and contract oversight Manage meetings and events on-site Plan menus, room sets, and audiovisual Work with the Industry Relations department to coordinate exhibits, partnering, and sponsorship programs Plan flow on-site, including registration, signage, breakouts, etc. Create comprehensive staging guides for each meeting and event Oversee on-site meeting operations, including coordination of meeting volunteers and staff responsibilities. Serve as liaison with hotel contacts to ensure a quality experience for all meeting attendees Work closely with Meeting Chair and Arrangements Chair to implement on-site and off-site logistics Identify ways to improve meeting delivery consistent with professional meeting best practices Administrative Monitor meeting budgets and update meeting chair and executive management on significant budget variances. Assist meeting committees with budgeting and planning by providing historical data and advice upon request Direct Meeting Coordinator on: Providing timely and accurate meeting status reports Manage registrations for all meetings and events Ensure the website is current and accurate for all meetings Follow and update meetings manual What You'll Bring to the Table
- Education, Experience, and Required Proficiencies At least 10 years' related association and meeting planning experience Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) CMP preferred What we offer
- Employee Company Benefits Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available Medical, Dental, and Vision Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Paid AFLAC available Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays 401k retirement plan available On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7 Gym reimbursement program Training and Development opportunities What sets us apart Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times
- based on a survey conducted of our employees Industry Leader
- Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America Who is AH? AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH
- a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$53,593 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth