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Conference Events & Meeting Planning Senior Manager

GCSAA

  • Lawrence, Kansas
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Salary: $75,000 - $78,000/annually In addition to GCSAA’s competitive compensation and benefits package, GCSAA offers generous paid leave, a hybrid work schedule (two remote days per week), opportunities for community involvement, year-round casual attire, wellness incentives and staff events that reflect our collaborative culture. This role partners closely with the Director, Conference Events & Meeting Planning to deliver exceptional experiences for members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and other stakeholders while supporting the long-term growth and success of the association.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLawrence, Kansas
    Websitehttps://www.gcsaa.org/GCSAA-work-for-gcsaa

    Description

    Conference Events & Meeting Planning Senior Manager
     
    Be part of a team that creates memorable experiences! GCSAA is seeking an experienced meeting and event professional to help lead the planning, execution and continuous improvement of GCSAA’s annual conference trade show and events. This role partners closely with the Director, Conference Events & Meeting Planning to deliver exceptional experiences for members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and other stakeholders while supporting the long-term growth and success of the association.
     
    This position will play a key role in managing conference and trade show logistics, housing operations, budgets, vendor and venue relationships, sponsorship opportunities and attendee experience enhancements. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure events are thoughtfully planned, professionally executed and continuously enhanced.
     
    Qualified candidates possess:
    • Eight plus (8+) years of meeting and event management experience, including large conferences and trade shows
    • Proven ability to plan and execute complex events from development through on-site execution, including directing vendors and managing event logistics
    • Strong experience with event budgets, hotel contracts, conference housing and vendor agreements
    • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems quickly and maintain strong attention to detail
    • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, vendors, venues and external partners
    • Experience developing and managing event sponsorship opportunities and collaborating across teams to support event promotion and attendee experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
    • Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays
    • CMP designation; experience with eShow, Social Tables or Passkey; and nonprofit, membership association, golf or sports industry experience are valued, but not required
    • Position must live within a commutable distance from our headquarters office in Lawrence, KS.
     
    About GCSAA
    The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a non-profit, membership-driven association serving more than 21,000 members in 78 countries. Our team of approximately 95 employees is dedicated to serving our members, advancing their profession and improving communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Our culture is built around a simple philosophy: Everyone paddles.
     
    Salary: $75,000 - $78,000/annually
    In addition to GCSAA’s competitive compensation and benefits package, GCSAA offers generous paid leave, a hybrid work schedule (two remote days per week), opportunities for community involvement, year-round casual attire, wellness incentives and staff events that reflect our collaborative culture.
     
    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Apply online at: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/careers-at-GCSAA . If you need further assistance applying, please email

    hrmail@gcsaa.org

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    GCSAA promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment and is proud to be an EOE.

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