Event Associate

The Event Associate is responsible for leading efforts in end-to-end project management, from planning through execution of numerous events and projects, annually, to support Promotional Marketing, Commercial & Marketing Strategy, and affinity member events. This position plays a meaningful role in developing content strategies to achieve partner visions in a highly synergetic environment. What You Will Do: • Lead clients through the planning process to include research, creative development, budget management, production/execution and post-event evaluation • Steer all aspects of events from beginning to end with focus on creative and logistical detail • Lead teams on hospitality planning to include invitations, registration, reporting and travel logistics • Identify and tackle challenges and conflicting priorities within the project scope • Establish and use key relationships to ensure connectivity to the strategies and event content that support experience objectives • Provide thoughtful and collaborative data, insight, feedback, and recommendations that can be implemented to improve future events • Be a single point of contact to partners with different Lines of Business to handle partner requests and fulfillment • Develop event related product giveaways and items to strengthen core brand recognition • Lead projects from a client lens to include project management and services responsibilities • Maintain the management, storage and use of confidential information Required Qualifications & Skills: • At least one year of relevant work experience • Possess a high level of ownership, agility and attention to detail in all aspects of project management • The ability to understand an overarching vision, while guiding results by applying creative sensibilities • The ability to manage multiple projects within a matrixed organization • Holistic focus on the Guest experience with the ability to use innovation as the foundation for success • Aptness to build strategic relationships within and outside of the organization • Understanding of the impact of financial aspects • Ability to craft and deliver presentations to direct leadership and external clients • Ability to work with internal and external vendors towards financial goals • Proficiency in supporting strategic direction and activating agreed upon plans • Proficiency in basic computer functions vital to operate in a Windows environment and other technologies • Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with varying priorities and timelines • Willingness to travel, based on assignment, both domestically and internationally Preferred Qualifications: • Budget development and management experience • Previous work experience with Marketing Strategy, Promotions, or Sales • Knowledge of convention resort function space and theme park venues