Copper River Information Technology is seeking an
Event Manager to join our team! The Event Manager willprovide Agencies with event management support for conferences held at locations in the U.S. and internationally. Work with the customer to determine facility, audio/visual and catering requirements and negotiate those requirements with hotel and other conference supporting vendors as required. Ensure conference requirements are met leading up to and during the conference event.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
- Work closely with the sales team regarding event planning, facilitation, and execution
- Serve as contract management liaison to clients ensuring complete execution of all agreements from start to finish
- Communicate regularly with vendor event manager to ensure requirements are being met
- Manage invoices
- Review each event for lessons learned and apply to future events
- Ensure formal approvals are in place, if we are required to exceed contractual agreements during the event
- Advise on recommendations to ensure event success
- Prepare and oversee budgets and ensure adherence
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Coordinate all event operations
- Lead promotional activities for the event
- Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)
- Approve all aspects before the day of the event
- Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
- Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports
Essential Job Requirements:
- Education:
- Associate degree in a Business-related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Required Knowledge/Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience as an event manager or direct experience in hotel management/operations
- Skilled in project management
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service
- A team player with leadership skills
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.)
- Ability to communicate both written and spoken with various levels of management, peers, and government
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
