Job Description
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges(HBCCs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). The Senior Manager, Events will develop and execute events channel strategy with a focus on specific stakeholders, the Senior Events Manager ensures the brand experience aligns with the overall TMCF brand standard and promise. Within focused channels, the Senior Manager, Events develops end-to-end activation strategies to include marketing, promotions, and events. The Senior Manager, Events must be highly collaborative, creative, and a great project manager, with the ability to create and track budgets.
Reports To:
Assistant Vice President of Events
Responsibilities:
● Manage full-lifecycle event logistics for assigned signature events, program events, innovation challenges, pop events, and meetings. Responsibilities will include all meeting logistics, on-site event production and services, vendor contract negotiation, development and reconciliation of comprehensive budget inclusive of all logistics expenses, and complete oversight of all meeting logistical components
● Manage cross-functional collaboration with the creative services team in preparing branding plans for meetings or events including but not limited to the production of collateral materials, digital assets, branded merchandise, graphic design assets production, and other branded materials
● Strategize closely with the development and programs team to identify innovative ways to generate revenue/in-kind support and cut expenses for all activations and events
● Negotiate vendor contracts on behalf of TMCF with oversight on execution by senior leadership
● Review, reconcile, code, and process all Events, invoices, deposits, and payments to reconciliation final budgets for assigned engagement portfolio
● Develop and provide meeting space function sheets production schedules and appropriate briefing documents for assigned event portfolio to manage vendor services and on-site production team
● Manage pre/onsite/post logistics for all assigned Events G
● Organize and facilitate program planning meetings (e.g., strategy sessions, progress checks) to ensure that all parties involved are properly informed and contributing, as necessary, to ensure program success and to ensure that program objectives are met
● Assist in maintaining up-to-date procedures; provide feedback on improving methods and other TMCF Events team processes
● Manage the strategic planning and execution of event marketing for assigned event portfolio
● Other projects and activities as assigned
Key Competencies:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Business Management, or related field; equivalent work experience required.
● 5+ years of experience in managing a variety of live events and bespoke client-tailored activations, experiential marketing activations, and integrated marketing strategies.
● Creativity and a passion for developing high-quality, forward-thinking event experiences on a lean budget.
● Comfortable in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting constant deadlines.
● Ability to manage vendor relationships, events logistics, budgets, track expenses, and maximize ROI.
● Excellent client management and team management skills while working across various projects.
● Familiarity with event technologies and the ability to assess new technologies to make strategic recommendations.
● Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills
● Proven ability to work with individuals at all levels of an organization
● Diplomatic, energetic, self-motivated, creative, and flexible
● Working knowledge of Internet and basic MS Office applications
● Able to fulfill working hours and travel as required during busy event seasons
Additional Information:
Compensation
The anticipated compensation range for this position is: Annual Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 Bonus eligibility: Up to 5% of Annual salary Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and organizational needs, in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) offers a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage on a cost-shared basis; employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and basic life insurance; retirement benefits (including a 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions of up to 6% of eligible compensation); paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position may involve extended computer use, lifting up to 15 pounds, and require evening and weekend work. Participation in and assistance with special TMCF events may necessitate a temporary change in normal working conditions, including a shift in days or hours worked, and/or working in alternative locations (e.g., outdoors).
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations may contact hr@tmcf.org.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer
Employment with the Turgood Marshall College Fund ( TMCF) is at-will. This posting does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee employment for any specific duration.
Remote Work Addendum
This position may be performed remotely. Employment is subject to compliance with applicable state and local employment laws based on the employee’s work location.
Paid Leave Addendum
In addition to any leave or benefits provided by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund ( TMCF), employees may also be eligible for paid sick leave, paid family leave, or other statutory leave and benefits as required by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Details
Department: Marketing Location: Remote Employment Type:
Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirement: 60%
Supervisory Responsibility: No