Manager, Events

Summary:

The Manager of Events manages all aspects of event planning, creating a diverse portfolio of events and experiences for internal teams and the multiple communities that SPLC serves. The Manager of Events will help establish and implement SPLC’s event strategy, producing events that cultivate strong relationships, enhance brand perception, and support the mission of SPLC.  They nurture and build relationships with internal staff, partners, and vendors while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events.

Primary Job Functions:

• Collaborates with internal teams to plan major group/team events;
• Promotes collaboration with partners and subject matter experts to produce various types of events that compliment and promote the strategic initiatives of SPLC;
• Plans and manages all logistical aspects of various events including contract negotiation, vendor management, event technology planning and execution;
• Coordinates with internal staff, partners, and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison throughout the planning process;
• Maintains mutually beneficial relationships with existing vendors and research new opportunities to provide more cost effective and creative services that meet organizational goals and standards;
• Sources, negotiate and manage vendors to ensure SPLC has the best and fair deal while minimizing our risk;
• Manages event budget and expenses to ensure adherence to established boundaries;
• Oversees experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases;
• Remains current with trends in event planning, design, and production, and proactively identify and solve operational challenges and ensure compliance with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times;
• Manages a team of communications and media relations professionals toward successful outcomes;
• Hires, trains, and monitors staff performance and development goals, assign duties, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to improve team workflow; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications –

Education and Related Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years of event design, strategy and execution, including mid-to-large scale in-person events;
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven success in event planning or coordination;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships;
• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail;
• Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly;
• Experience in marketing or public relations;
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at various levels including inter-department stakeholders, and external partners, to determine event/meeting goals and provide expertise and guidance to assist them in meeting their goals;
• Ability to travel domestically for events and meetings, as needed;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

Compensation:

This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $92,033 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Work Designation:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.

Other Special Considerations:

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Ability to travel domestically for events and meetings, as needed

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction.