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SalaryEvent Manager
Do you have a passion for planning events?
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is looking for a driven, solution-oriented, self-starter to join its fast-paced environment. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people and give them opportunities to grow and succeed. Join us, and you’ll be part of an exceptional team which accomplishes great things. It’s a roll-up-your-sleeves, get things done atmosphere.
AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation. The nearly 20,000 AAHOA Members own almost one in every two hotels in the United States. With billions of dollars in property assets and hundreds of thousands of employees, AAHOA Members are core economic contributors in virtually every community. AAHOA is a proud defender of free enterprise and the foremost current-day example of realizing the American Dream. www.aahoa.com
The Events Manager reports to the EVP, Operations and works on an events team of three events professionals. The ideal candidate must be able to work quickly under tight deadlines while accurately planning and overseeing multiple events at a time. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. 3 years’ minimum experience in event management required.
Essential Job Functions:
This role will be responsible for the overall planning and onsite execution of many of the 200 Association events. Duties may include:
○ Sourcing of venues
○ Negotiating with relevant vendors and suppliers
○ Ensuring all contractual obligations are met
○ Managing/updating event websites and registrations
○ Planning and executing all event logistics, including room set-up, event AV, housing, F&B, shipping, calendaring, invites, timelines, and other pertinent details
○ Budgeting
○ Onsite event management
○ Generate post event reporting
This position will be responsible for the creation and management of all assigned events, with attendance ranging from 50 to 500 attendees, including but not limited to:
○ Regional Conferences and Trade Shows
○ Town Halls
○ Special Events for Women Hoteliers, Young Professional Hoteliers, Independent Hoteliers
○ Brand Conference Events
○ Board Meetings and Retreats
○ Legislative Events
○ Golf Tournaments
○ PAC Events
○ Leadership Conferences
○ Vendor Appreciation Events
○ In Person Committee Meetings
○ Industry Receptions
Additional Qualifications
● Strong communication skills
● Ability to travel to events across the country as needed to manage the successful onsite execution of events (estimate 30-40% travel, all domestic)
● Able to handle simultaneous tasks, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and cost-effective fashion
● Able to handle pressure situations and to meet deadlines
● Able to work independently
● Able to collaborate as a team member
● Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
● Flexible for performance of varied tasks
● Careful attention to details
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of staff, Board members, industry leaders, vendors, and general public
● Ability to project a positive image to the public; demonstrate sensitivity and diplomacy in relationships inside and outside organization
● Demonstrated ability to manage people and events
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Please list your salary expectation.
- Do you have experience leading initiatives in marketing and event communications (both traditional and digital) required?
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Events management: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
