Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Responsible for the overall success and implementation of Regional Events, including LACademy and other designated regional events in the Americas.

• Supervise the execution of meetings in the LAC Region, which includes the Presidents Meeting, Moderator Summit, Leadership Summit, and Regional Leadership Academy.

• Facilitate discussions with Regional Directors, Regional Event Committees, and other Member Leaders about event timing, location, financial contributions, and strategic planning.

• Provide training for member leader committees and spearhead ongoing volunteer training related to Events.

• Oversee the financial management of events, including hotel contract negotiations, budget approvals, and final financial reconciliations.

• Organize all meeting logistics, including Food and Beverage, Audio/Visual arrangements, and room block coordination with contracted hotels.

• Plan off-site social events and transportation related to events, offering assistance for any pre/post tours as needed.

• Manage internal marketing efforts for events, which include public site updates, event information in newsletters, staff communications, participation in functional calls, and promotion at other regional events.

• Assess staffing needs and coordinate travel arrangements for the Executive Team and Board, collaborating with the Board Liaison and Executive Team Liaison.

• Create a post-event report that encompasses evaluations, lessons learned, and the organizational impact.

• Retain crucial event documentation and review training and resources to ensure the implementation of learnings.

• Work with the translation and interpretation team to ensure all pre-event materials and onsite needs are adequately addressed.

• Ensure compliance with best practices and minimum standards as defined by the Director.

• Assist the Director as required.

• Provide additional event support as assigned, including GLC, Universities, or EO meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential.

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• At least 5 years of experience in event-related program development and execution is necessary.

• Experience in planning and executing events in Latin America, with a preference for experience in the US and Canada.

• Background in working within an international or global organization.

• Experience in contract compliance and budget management.

• Skills in survey creation, data compilation, and analysis are required.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, Microsoft Suite, Email Marketing Tools, and basic web content editing.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments across the organization.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including members, staff, vendors, contractors, and others.

• Strong customer service orientation and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to interact with entrepreneurs with tact, diplomacy, and composure.

• Well-honed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred: Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation and Project Management Training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Support for professional development.

• Flexible work environment.