Meeting & Events Manager

Manager, Meetings & Events 

We’re seeking an event/meeting planning professional with 10+ years of experience to join our team at a growing association. You’ll plan and deliver a mix of flagship conferences, trade shows, and smaller educational events for TAPPI’s global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting community. We’re committed to excellent customer service and quality experiences for our members. This is a chance to grow your career with a mission-driven association.

Responsibilities

Create a meaningful and curated experience for our members, attendees, exhibitors, and speakersManage all phases of meeting planning, including site selection, vendor negotiation, registration, onsite staffing, and post-event reportingRun multiple meetings, large (1000+ people) and small, for a variety of member groups at the same timeCreate and manage event budgets, including forecasting, invoicing, expenses tracking, and reconciliationSend RFPs and manage vendors for AV, catering, transportation, and venuesPrepare BEOs with venues and coordinate staff, vendor and VIP lodgingWork with the Event Coordinator on meeting preparation, supply ordering, and packing and shipping of event materialsCross functional collaboration to drive successful meetings and eventsTravel to and staff events, managing onsite logistics with facilities, catering, and AVQualifications

10+ years of professional meeting experience preferred CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designation preferredBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceExperience negotiating with and building partnerships with vendorsExcellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple events at once, work independently, and solve problems with minimal directionCollaborative, team-oriented mindset and strong work ethicAbility to travel domestically up to 10%, with travel concentrated around major eventsAbility to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experienceExceptional company cultureMedical, dental, and vision insurance403(b)Generous vacation policyTraining opportunities

About TAPPI:

TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting industries and publisher of Paper360° Magazine, Tissue360° Magazine and TAPPI Journal. Through information exchange, events, trusted content and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing business. It has provided management training and networking to the industry’s leaders for more than 100 years. For more information, visit TAPPI’s website.

TAPPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]