Conference Events & Meeting Planning Senior Manager

GCSAA•Lawrence, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a team that creates memorable experiences! GCSAA is seeking an experienced meeting and event professional to help lead the planning, execution and continuous improvement of GCSAA’s annual conference trade show and events. This role partners closely with the Director, Conference Events & Meeting Planning to deliver exceptional experiences for members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and other stakeholders while supporting the long-term growth and success of the association. This position will play a key role in managing conference and trade show logistics, housing operations, budgets, vendor and venue relationships, sponsorship opportunities and attendee experience enhancements. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure events are thoughtfully planned, professionally executed and continuously enhanced.

Requirements

Eight plus (8+) years of meeting and event management experience, including large conferences and trade shows
Proven ability to plan and execute complex events from development through on-site execution, including directing vendors and managing event logistics
Strong experience with event budgets, hotel contracts, conference housing and vendor agreements
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems quickly and maintain strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, vendors, venues and external partners
Experience developing and managing event sponsorship opportunities and collaborating across teams to support event promotion and attendee experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays
Must live within a commutable distance from our headquarters office in Lawrence, KS.

Nice To Haves

CMP designation
Experience with eShow, Social Tables or Passkey
Nonprofit, membership association, golf or sports industry experience

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution and continuous improvement of GCSAA’s annual conference trade show and events.
Manage conference and trade show logistics, housing operations, budgets, vendor and venue relationships, sponsorship opportunities and attendee experience enhancements.
Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure events are thoughtfully planned, professionally executed and continuously enhanced.