Manager, Event Planning Services

Missouri Synod • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Manager, Event Planning Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for meeting services, event planning, travel coordination, procurement activities, and vendor management in support of organizational objectives. The role develops organizational strategies and manages planning and execution for meetings, conferences, retreats, and special events. It oversees travel programs, vendor relationships, procurement and event budgets, and financial reporting, while advising leadership and internal stakeholders and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and risk management requirements. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and has supervisory responsibility for event support teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in event planning, procurement, hospitality management, or operations leadership.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing budgets.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Contract negotiation and procurement expertise.
• Event and meeting management skills.
• Financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field.
• Membership in a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead organizational strategies for meetings, conferences, special events, travel services, and procurement activities.
• Manage all aspects of event planning and execution for meetings, conferences, retreats, and special events.
• Negotiate contracts with hotels, convention centers, transportation companies, caterers, and other service providers.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Develop and manage event and procurement budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee travel programs and coordination services.
• Provide consultation and planning support to leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and risk management requirements.
• Supervise event support teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager