Meetings Manager

Are you a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who enjoys creating meaningful experiences that support mission-driven organizations? Strategic Association Management (SAM) is seeking a self-starter to manage and execute a variety of client and member-facing meetings and events as a Meetings Manager. The Meetings Manager plays a key role in planning and executing a wide range of in-person and virtual association meetings and events, including annual conferences, regional programs, board meetings, and other member-facing events. This role requires a highly organized and self-motivated project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Meetings Manager brings strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented approach. Success in this role requires a commitment to quality and accuracy, along with strong collaboration, initiative, and follow-through. Job Title Meetings Manager Salary Range $55,000 – $71,000 FLSA Status Exempt Reports To Director of Meetings & Events Location SAM is headquartered in Austin, TX; depending on the role and responsibilities a hybrid set-up (Austin area) or fully remote (Outside of Austin; Texas residents only) may be available. Primary Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of planning and execution of all in-person and virtual meetings and conferences for multiple partner associations. Manage existing and new contracts with venues and third parties including general services, audio visual, transportation, and security. Create and manage appropriate meeting timelines, ensuring timely completion, and communicating status updates and clear expectations for conference execution. Manage and strengthen vendor relationships to ensure clarity of and acceptance of the organization's goals and expectations. Oversee service contracts and deliverables for all aspects of conference services including general services, audio visual, transportation, etc. Manage exposition hall and exhibitor deliverables and ensure compliance with venue guidelines (general services, audio visual requirements, budgeting, customer services). Plan and manage all conference food and beverage functions and offsite social events, including menus, guarantees, dietary restrictions, budgeting and payments. Manage housing blocks, monitor room block pickup and pattern to ensure no attrition paid, reserve hotel rooms and arrange payment details for Board members, Speakers, VIPs and staff. Collaborate with Communications staff to support conference promotions, before, during and after the conference. Create and manage conference budget and income collection to ensure fiscally responsible funds management, working within budget guidelines to track, measure and report expenses. Oversee conference schedule, prepare event specifications and run of show. Manage internal and external staff operations during the planning phase and onsite, as well as manage internal and external pre-conference meetings. Support the planning and execution of educational programming. Experience & Skills Required and Preferred Bachelor's degree or professional industry related certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years of meetings management experience, including the management of multi-day in-person and virtual conferences and events. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with a variety of computer/technology tools; preferably with Mac OS (SAM is a Mac environment). Proficient knowledge of website systems and mobile event applications. Experience working with professional/trade associations/nonprofits is preferred. Detail-oriented, with strong, effective organizational, problem solving and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be a self-starter, flexible and adaptable, and work both independently and as a strong team player. Strong interpersonal skills including patience, collaboration, good listener, compassion, outgoing, tactful, and professional. Comfortable managing competing priorities and competing leadership styles. Ability to take direction and re-direction professionally and work independently. Willingness and ability to travel outside of Austin for multi-day events. Willingness and availability for calls and meetings outside normal business hours when needed due to volunteer schedules. SAM is a hybrid work environment (work from home and office). When working in office employees must be comfortable working in a completely open and flexible office space environment. Employee Experience The SAM staff team and culture reflects passionate individuals who create meaningful experiences through engaging and creative service and by honoring a diversity of thought and experience. Our values are defined by the active way in which we work to achieve them. In everything we do, it's critical that we consider the ways in which we: Build Trust, Seek Clarity, Stay Curious, Practice Empathy and Champion Growth. SAM is committed to creating and maintaining an employee experience that provides meaningful recognition and incentives, fosters inclusivity and belonging, and ensures professional and personal development and growth. The SAM Total Rewards program represents a robust, employee-driven engagement and incentive program that intentionally addresses seven key elements that make up the comprehensive employee experience: Compensation, Benefits, Well-Being, Development and Support, Community Impact, Work Environment and Resources, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Strategic Association Management (SAM) is an association management company providing professional management services for a diverse array of organizations. SAM is a team of experienced professionals who take care of day-to-day operations, increase efficiency and enable scalability, so volunteers are empowered to pursue their organization's mission. Through long-term partnerships, our clients experience organizational sustainability, growth and, ultimately, transformation. SAM will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, religion, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD