Event Manager

For Good & Company is a certified B Corp looking for a talented event manager to join a growing and ambitious team.

Our brand is evolving as an agency by way of talent, experience, collaboration, and passion for creating inspiring and rewarding work. It’s an exciting time within the agency and this position will help lead the charge.

For Good & Co. is a community of multi-talented, caring, and hard-working individuals.

The success of our company comes from living this culture:

We create work that our clients and their consumers are inspired by.

We collaborate to make sure nothing is missed.

We are real with clients and coworkers because we give a damn.

We get our hands dirty because it’s in our blood.

We believe that optimism leads to opportunity.

We are seeking a Event Manager to become an integral part of our Hospitality team.

Responsibilities

The Event Manager position manages and, at times, supports client programs while reporting to the Director of Hospitality.

You might be responsible for but not limited to venue research, budgeting, food & beverage curation & management, hotel room block management, transportation booking/coordination, event registration websites, program organization/planning, and on-site management. You will serve as liaison between the Account Manager/Project Manager and suppliers for the duration of the event.

In many circumstances you will have direct contact with our clients and be working on multiple programs simultaneously. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

In a support role for program development, planning and execution of all event components for assigned programs Adding value to the client by advising best practices, cost savings and staying within budget Keeping track of budget items as necessary during the planning stage and assisting in preparing final billingIndependently able to proof documents, conduct venue research, cross-check lists, prepare materials, correspond with hotels, food & beverage vendors and ground transportation companies, build and maintain attendee communication and event registration system, etc.Sourcing venues/sending RFPs for various clients and summarizing your research in a PowerPoint presentationWorking directly with venues/ground transportation companies/F&B vendors and other various third-party vendors to negotiate costs, arrange for services and ensure all details are correctBuilding registration websites in Swoogo (and possible other platforms like CVENT) and be a leader/advisor regarding best practices within these domains as well as training othersResponding to attendee emails and requests in a timely mannerMaking arrangements for ancillary meetings associated with larger programs and being comfortable working with high level VIP’sUtilizing preferred vendors for quality of service and maximum pricing leverage/complianceMaintaining the highest level of quality, professionalism and integrity when negotiating with suppliers and interacting with clients and co-workersAdhering to all deadlines, timelines & compliance requirementsDetermining and arranging all detailed program needs (i.e. set-up and manage event registration system, meeting room set-up, function times, basic audio-visual needs, menu selections, on-site/off site events and activities, DMC operations, special events, ground transfers, room deliveries, room blocks and rooming lists, and VIP needs--prepare and provide client with timeline outlining all planned program details)Ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are metMonitoring and reviewing supplier billing and ensuring timely payment and reconciliationReconciling programs in a timely manner, in accordance with For Good & Company and client standardsAssuming other duties and responsibilities not specifically outlined herein, but which are logically and properly inherent to the position and that add valueClose cooperation & partnership with Account Managers, Project Managers and ProducersBuilding strong partnerships with vendors and contractors nationally and internationally Managing multiple programs/ event components simultaneouslyBasic knowledge of AV needs and equipmentBasic knowledge of event compliance strategies