Events Manager

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Big Sky, MT

4d•$0 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

Yellowstone Club is a private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, offering world-class skiing and golf. We are seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) events and experiences. This role is crucial for advancing the Foundation's mission, strengthening donor and member relationships, and fostering connections within the Big Sky community. YCCF events span from intimate donor gatherings to large-scale fundraising programs. The Events Manager will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, exceptionally executed, and aligned with the Foundation's goals in philanthropy, fundraising, stewardship, education, engagement, and community impact. This position acts as the primary liaison between the YCCF and the Yellowstone Club Events team, collaborating with various Club departments to deliver seamless, high-touch experiences that reflect both YCCF's mission and Yellowstone Club's service standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, nonprofit management, business, or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience.
Three or more years of professional experience in event planning and management required.
Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple events simultaneously, ranging from intimate gatherings to complex, large-scale programs.
Strong project management, vendor management, negotiation, budgeting, and relationship-building experience required.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and professionally with Yellowstone Club members, donors, guests, nonprofit partners, vendors, co-workers, and other Yellowstone Club departments.
Ability to draft clear and polished event-related communications and guest-facing materials.
Able to perform intermediate math calculations and accurately develop, track, reconcile, and report on event budgets and expenses.
Ability to independently solve basic to complex event and business problems, exercise sound judgment, prioritize competing demands, anticipate needs, and determine when leadership involvement is necessary.
Must demonstrate the ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented while responding quickly to unexpected changes or challenges.
Valid State Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a nonprofit, hospitality, luxury resort, private club, membership-based organization, or similarly high-touch environment strongly preferred.
Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, donors, members, or VIP guests preferred, with an understanding of the discretion, responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail required in a high-touch environment.
Experience with event management, registration, project management, or CRM platforms preferred.
Ability to quickly learn and master new software and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of YCCF's year-round portfolio of donor stewardship, fundraising, educational, member engagement, nonprofit partner, and signature events.
Ensure each event has a clear purpose and supports the Foundation's broader goals related to philanthropy, donor stewardship, fundraising, education, member engagement, and community impact.
Provide an exceptional, high-touch experience for Yellowstone Club members, donors, nonprofit partners, and guests, maintaining outstanding standards of hospitality and professionalism at all times.
Serve as YCCF's primary liaison with the Yellowstone Club Events team, coordinating calendars, venues, resources, staffing, and event logistics.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Yellowstone Club departments, Foundation staff, vendors, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders involved in Foundation events.
Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, timelines, logistics, and event-specific communications from concept through completion.
Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality when working with Yellowstone Club members, donors, guest information, and philanthropic relationships.
Develop a strong understanding of YCCF's mission, programs, nonprofit partners, impact areas, fundraising priorities, and donor programs in order to authentically represent the Foundation and understand the purpose behind each event.
Anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and proactively develop solutions to ensure Foundation events are seamless, thoughtful, and professionally executed.