April 18, 2026

Meeting and Events Manager

Kelley Cawthorne Lansing, Michigan

We’re known for our integrity, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences for our clients and their members. We’re looking for a Meeting and Events Manager who brings both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to our association events work. Lead the planning and execution of association conferences, annual meetings, board meetings, educational programs, webinars, and networking events.Partner with Association Managers to align event strategies with each client’s goals, priorities, and service plans.Establish and oversee event timelines, workflows, budgets, standards, and quality controls across all association clients.Secure and manage sponsor and vendor partnerships through targeted outreach and alignment with event goals and revenue targets.Ensure consistent use of event planning templates, protocols, documentation, and best practices.Identify risks, challenges, or gaps in planning and proactively address issues to ensure successful event delivery.Serve as an escalation point for complex event logistics or higher-level client concerns.Supervise, coach, and support Meeting and Events Coordinators, including workload management and assignment of responsibilities.Provide guidance, feedback, and performance support to ensure accountability and professional growth.Support onboarding, training, and development of events team members.Review key event deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and professionalism.Provide leadership presence for select in-person and virtual events, offering onsite oversight and real-time problem solving as needed.Oversee post-event evaluations, reporting, and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, event management, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.Five or more years of professional experience in meeting or event planning.Prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience managing complex events and multiple projects simultaneously.Knowledge of event budgeting, vendor management, and contract coordination.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and virtual meeting platforms; comfort learning and supporting event-related technology. Travel & Physical Requirements

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