Raleigh, NC
Alexandria, VA
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000-$80,000
Categories:
NAHB is searching for a Meeting and Event Operations Manager to join the NAHB Executive Networking Groups. The Meeting and Event Operations Manager will work closely with the director to facilitate the hotel reservation process and manage the group room block for approximately 80+ meetings. Additionally, this position will also be responsible for coordinating food, beverage, audio visual, and meeting room setup with vendors to ensure a seamless meeting experience for our meeting attendees.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the hotel reservation process for meeting attendees, speakers and staff.
- Manages group room blocks and releases rooms according to contractual deadlines to avoid attrition penalties.
- Prepares accurate and comprehensive meeting specifications to include meeting room setup, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment, while adhering to all contractual obligations.
- Manages vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and conduct reconciliation of authorized charges, performance of services, and paid deposits.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least three years’ experience as a meetings manager, hospitality services or executive level administration.
- Basic meeting planning knowledge is required, and experience in contract negotiation, meeting specifications and banquet event order preparations is a plus.
- Exceptional customer service attitude, time management, and relentless attention to detail. Must be able to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.
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