Top 39 Event planning Jobs in Milwaukee, Wi

Senior Special Events and Convening Manager
Greater Milwaukee Foundation —Milwaukee, WI
- $74,625 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
8d
Event Experience Coordinator
VISIT Milwaukee —Milwaukee, WI
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
2d
Visitor Experience Specialist – Event Activations
Visit Milwaukee —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Marketing
- Research
12h
Visitor Experience Specialist - Event Activations
VISIT Milwaukee —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Marketing
- Research
2d
Manager Events & Engagement
Children's Wisconsin —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor's degree
CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER
BelAir Cantina —Milwaukee, WI
- $42,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Events Manager
Potawatomi Casino Hotel —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Office
Events Manager
VIG Milwaukee LLC —Milwaukee, WI
- $200 - $300 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Coordinator - Office Administrator
Chef Jack's Catering —Waukesha, WI
- $20.00 - $30.68 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
10d
Local Event Staff
Water Lantern Festival —Milwaukee, WI
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- 18 years or older
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant
Milwaukee Bucks, LLC. —Milwaukee, WI
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Research
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
14d
Manager of Engagement Programs
Milwaukee Repertory Theater —Milwaukee, WI
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Research
Quick Apply
Project Coordinator - Events Technology
Stamm —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Event Assistant
Talent Haven HR —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Event Manager
Troon —Brown Deer, WI
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Sales Manager
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM INC —Milwaukee, WI
- $52,000 - $56,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Trade Show Manager
Michels Corporation —Milwaukee, WI
- Clean driving record
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Event Coordinator (Part-Time)
Fooda —Milwaukee, WI
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Restaurant experience
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
Quick Apply
Event Associate - Southern Campuses
WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY —Mount Pleasant, WI
- $19.58 - $24.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)
Meeting Manager
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans —Brookfield, WI
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Senior Special Events and Convening Manager

Greater Milwaukee Foundation -
Milwaukee, WI

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Job Details

$74,625 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Community relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events

and Convening Manager

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped

generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the

Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end

the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social

change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives – a Milwaukee for all.

You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Senior Special Events and Convening Manager! The Senior

Special Events and Convening Manager is responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership, project

management and support for the Foundation's varied portfolio of signature events, convenings and stakeholder

engagement experiences. This role collaborates with department liaisons and external event partners to develop

and implement a framework for utilizing events and convenings as strategic tools that advance organizational

priorities, strengthen relationships, amplify the Foundation's brand impact and inspire charitable giving and

collective action. The incumbent fosters collaboration among departments, builds philanthropic partnerships and

requires a command of event leadership and management expertise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Event Leadership, Enterprise Planning and Execution

Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams, to identify opportunities and conduct strategic

event planning where events, convenings and partnerships can advance the Foundation's mission,

influence, visibility and collective community impact.

Serves as the Foundation's subject matter expert and strategic advisor on event vision, audience

engagement, stakeholder experience and convenings.

Drives event planning and execution across the organization by setting and using universal protocols,

procedures and practices that ensure operational standardization that help advance the Foundation’s

brand, values and a high-quality stakeholder experience.

Leads an annual organization-wide advance planning process to inform the budget for the upcoming

year’s event slate.

Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Enterprise Event Management and Experience Management

Provides strategic leadership, vision and project management for a range of complex and dynamic

events and convenings.

Hands-on responsibilities and oversight of tasks and others include: creating and supporting a vision for

multiple events, working with collaborating partners to understand needs/opportunities and set

strategies, determining staffing and resources needed for production, developing and managing a

production plan, managing and assigning associated production logistics, coordinating assignments and

detailed follow-up on tasks, managing event calendaring and stakeholder promotion, effectively

communicating progress and needs to the collaborating team, developing run-of-show documents,

conducting executive briefing, producing an efficient, welcoming day-of event/convening experience,

Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events

and Convening Manager

overseeing day-of event functions (e.g. team of volunteers, partners, vendors), engaging with attendees

and speakers/entertainment, and completing wrap-up communications post event.

Oversee event budgets, contracts, financial reporting and resource allocation to ensure effective

stewardship of Foundation resources.

Assesses stakeholder satisfaction, conducts event debriefing for learnings and continuous

improvement, determines outcomes and strategic success, issues results and wrap-up report after

events.

Greater-Together Civic Awards Leadership and Execution

Serves as the leader for the Foundation’s prestigious Greater Together Awards program.

Manages the annual nomination through production of the major awards event promotion, which

spotlights the honorees who are shaping a more inclusive, vibrant and equitable Milwaukee for all.

Serves as the program staff liaison with the selection committee and Marketing and Communications

team to secure program and award visibility.

Partnership Activation and Stakeholder Engagement

Ensures events serve as an extension of the Foundation's brand and strategic narrative through consistent

messaging, visual identity, storytelling, audience engagement and brand impact.

Designs and lead strategic events and convenings that bring together donors, community leaders,

nonprofit partners, elected officials, corporate stakeholders and other key audiences around shared

priorities and opportunities.

Collaborates with colleagues to activate strategic relationships through events and convenings that

deepen engagement and build trust.

Salary: $74,625

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life

insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, educational assistance and more!

Application Instructions: Please click on the link to apply. Senior Special Events and Convening Manager

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse

backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

employees.

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