Military Relations Manager

Veterans United Home Loans•Columbia, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Military Relations Manager, you'll help strengthen Veterans United's connection to the military community through meaningful relationships, educational outreach, and national events. Whether you're representing Veterans United at conferences, building partnerships with military organizations, or coordinating educational opportunities, you'll play an important role in expanding our reach and helping more Veterans and Service Members learn about their homebuying benefits. Depending on your assignment, you'll focus on one of two areas: Event Management and Internal Coordination or Strategic Outreach and Partnership Development. No matter your focus, you'll collaborate with teams across the company while building lasting relationships that make a real impact for the military community.

Requirements

Translatable skills and relevant expertise.
Highly organized and know how to manage multiple priorities while keeping projects and events running smoothly.
Communicate confidently with people from all backgrounds, including senior military leaders, partners, and co-workers.
Stay calm under pressure and enjoy finding solutions when plans change or challenges arise.
Build strong, collaborative relationships based on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect.
A natural leader who enjoys bringing people together around a common goal.
Providing exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences comes naturally.
Thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while working closely with others.
Advanced Excel skills help you stay organized and manage information effectively.
Show up consistently and can be counted on to get the job done.
Available to occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays when events require it.
Excited to travel, approximately 15% - 25%.

Nice To Haves

Background in military service, event planning, partnership development, community outreach, or business development.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate educational classes and military-focused events alongside internal teams and trusted partners.
Work closely with Marketing and event organizers to develop event strategies, manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and coordinate vendors.
Organize travel, lodging, event logistics, booth materials, and promotional efforts across social media, email, and advertising channels.
Research upcoming military conferences and events while maintaining schedules and preparing materials needed for successful participation.
Build relationships with military personnel and organizational leaders while representing Veterans United in a professional and engaging way.
Track event expenses, support event promotion efforts, and help strengthen our team and culture by jumping in wherever needed.
Represent Veterans United at military conferences by coordinating booth logistics, staffing events, and evaluating event success.
Build partnerships with military installations, Guard units, and corporate organizations to expand educational opportunities for Service Members and Veterans.
Develop and maintain relationships with military associations and organizations across each branch of service.
Coordinate travel and logistics for conferences, conventions, and military expos while ensuring events run smoothly.
Research new outreach opportunities, maintain event schedules, and prepare educational materials that support our mission.
Build trusted relationships with military leaders and partners while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.