Director of Events

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Director Of Events to join our team! You will be responsible for organizing important events from conception through completion.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all event activities and personnel
• Distribute all meeting information and supplies to attending personnel
• Calculate and propose budgets for planned events or meetings
• Research and identify successful event opportunities
• Maintain stock of event supplies

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in event planning or other related fields
• Strong project managing skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to work well in teams

The FMB Chamber is seeking a motivated professional to be a part of our team. The role of Event Director is to be responsible for planning and executing all Chamber related events and programs. Key duties include planning and managing events, creating, and adhering to event budgets. Setup and tear down of events, soliciting and securing event sponsors, creating coordinated marketing and design pieces, and promoting events via social media, internet, print, radio, and other channels as appropriate. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple events at a time; will develop and implement plans to meet event goals with respect to budget, attendance and overall impact; will be a resource to the membership as well as the staff; and will be a very important part of the team, assisting the organization with meeting its overall strategic initiatives and goals. The ideal candidate will have solid event experience in a leadership role. They will be able to plan and execute all size events while managing contractors, vendors, volunteers and event team personnel. Minimum 3-5 years of total event management experience required (planning, budgeting, pre-event logistics, vendor and volunteer management, set up, execution, break down, post event reconciliation, etc.).