Manager, Events

Utah World Trade Center Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

17d

About The Position

World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is a private, nonprofit organization that accelerates growth for Utah companies through its global network, programs, and services. The organization helps Utah businesses pursue opportunities around the world, build international relationships, develop global growth strategies, and execute those strategies to grow their reach. Events play a central role in advancing this mission, convening business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and community partners to strengthen Utah’s global connections through diplomatic engagements, educational programs, thought-leadership events, and virtual briefings. Depending on the candidate's experience, this position may be classified as either Manager or Coordinator. WTC Utah is seeking an events manager to independently manage its year-round portfolio of approximately 60 recurring events. This role is responsible for coordinating speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and internal teams while ensuring every event reflects the professionalism and relationship-driven nature of the organization. This position works cross-functionally across the organization to support event recruitment, communications, and execution. This posting reflects the Manager-level scope of the role; candidates who are strong fits but have less experience will be considered for the Coordinator-level version of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
3–7 years professional experience managing events, projects, or stakeholder-driven initiatives (candidates with less experience may be considered for a Coordinator-level role).
Experience independently planning and executing professional events.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience learning and using CRM, event registration, virtual meeting, and project management platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nonprofit, chamber, association, university, economic development, or corporate event management.
Photography experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning and execution of WTC Utah’s recurring event portfolio, including educational programs, diplomatic engagements, and thought leadership events.
Coordinate speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule and events are executed successfully.
Manage event logistics, including registration, venues, audiovisual needs, catering, branded signage, room setup, and attendee experience.
Partner with internal teams to support event promotion, attendee recruitment, communications, and execution.
Develop project timelines, manage event budgets, maintain event and attendee information in Salesforce.
Identify opportunities to improve event processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
Represent WTC Utah professionally while building strong relationships with business leaders, government officials, diplomats, board members, and community partners.
Support special projects and other organizational initiatives as needed.