Top 474 Special events manager Jobs in Potomac, Md

Senior Program Supervisor - Cultural Events & Services
City of Gaithersburg —Gaithersburg, MD
- $79,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Driver's License
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
14d
Special Events and Conference Coordinator, IS-0301-09
Smithsonian Institution —Washington, DC
- $70,623 - $80,041 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
3d
DIRECTOR, SITE EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS
Flik Hospitality Group —Gaithersburg, MD
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director of Event Operations
Marriott International, Inc —Washington, DC
- $106,000 - $139,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Events Leader
Southland Industries Inc. —Dulles, VA
- $155,000 - $180,000 a year
- Marketing
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
MANAGER, SITE EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS
Flik Hospitality Group —Gaithersburg, MD
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Creative Event Manager
The Park at 14th —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- In-person
Campus Events and Hospitality Manager
Holton-Arms School —Bethesda, MD
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Washington, DC
- $84,706 - $109,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Event Coordinator
The Park at 14th —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Scientific Outreach/Partnerships Manager - NIH
Global Solutions Network Inc —Rockville, MD
- $53.00 - $64.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel reimbursement
- Profit sharing
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10d
Events Manager
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics —Reston, VA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Marketing Lead, Local Market Activation
GEICO —Bethesda, MD
- $82,000 - $129,150 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Event Manager
Government Executive Media Group LLC —Columbia, MD
- $60,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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FLEX Manager, B2B Events
Marriott International, Inc —Bethesda, MD
- $31.73 - $50.48 an hour
- Overtime
- Marketing
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
6d
Store Manager-Tysons Corner
KIZIK DESIGN LLC —Tysons, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
1d
Sales & Customer Engagement Manager - HARGROVE
Encore Global —Lanham-Seabrook, MD
- $93,065 - $120,984 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Business development
Event Planning Specialist
Hutchinson Design Group —Alexandria, VA
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Social media management
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Events Coordinator
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $63,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Director of Catering Sales - National Geographic Museum
Levy Sector —Washington, DC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Program Supervisor - Cultural Events & Services

City of Gaithersburg -
Gaithersburg, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$79,000 - $85,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid jury duty
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Housing allowance
401(k) 3% Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid time off
Family leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Fiscal management
Program design
Program management
Volunteer management
Team leadership
Workplace dispute resolution
Event scheduling
Driver's License
Volunteer coordination program management
Special events experience
Managing event budgets
Collaboration with community partners
Event vendor selection
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Promotional community events
Volunteer coordination
Productivity software
Staffing management
Process program evaluations
Program budgeting
Operations planning
Logistics planning
Team building
Performance evaluation

Full Job Description

Description

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture takes pride in the quality and variety of programs, services, events, and activities it provides to the community and seeks passionate and dedicated individuals who can contribute to this well-deserved reputation. We have an immediate opening for an experienced professional to manage and lead an Events Team that plans, organizes, supervises, and executes signature City events and programs, including the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Oktoberfest, SummerFest, Winter Lights Festival, as well as parades and themed events that meet community needs and contribute to the well-being of residents and visitors. You can click here to learn more about special events programming and activities in Gaithersburg.

The Cultural Events & Services Senior Program Supervisor identifies and analyzes community needs through public outreach and communication and develops, implements, and oversees high-level and enriching events and programs that promote enjoyable and stimulating activities for people of all ages and abilities. The position requires extensive public contact and experience in community outreach, engagement, and inclusion, including with under-resourced diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility populations. The position is responsible for recruiting managing, training, and motivating a diverse group of staff members, including seasonal, part-time, and full-time employees, so the successful candidate must have an approachable management style and thrive on working collaboratively with others in order to lead and build an effective team and create a positive and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, creative, and resourceful event professional who will bring a fresh perspective to existing events and programs. You must be experienced in managing, planning, scheduling, implementing, and overseeing a variety of programming and have a proven track record in using creative and innovative approaches and ideas to successfully deliver, optimize participation in, and promote community events. Must have excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time and resource management skills, and demonstrated skill in analytical review and evaluation of community needs, program success, and staff performance. You must be able to work evenings and weekends as part of your core work schedule to meet program needs. Customer service inside and outside the organization must be a top priority, with special emphasis on the delivery of quality events and programs to the public.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($79,000 - $85,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The City provides comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance.

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

Develop strategies to enhance and expand community event offerings; evaluate and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs through customer and staff engagement; implement improvements to meet community needs, in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
Facilitate event program planning process; analyze current offerings and develop creative program options to meet community needs; review and assess policies, staffing levels, registration, inclusion program, and facility use and make recommendations for improvements; develop best practices for efficiency and productivity.
Create, develop, organize, and negotiate terms for entertainers, vendors, marketing/promotional and community partners to participate in City events in a manner that results in high-quality programming at best value.
Ensure that events and programs are equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all citizens.
Oversee and manage a volunteer community advisory committee; engage in community engagement to elicit feedback about events and City programs.
Manage major procurements and related contracts.
Recruit, hire, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers; foster a collaborative culture; organize and lead training for event staff and volunteers.
Communicate and model cooperation and collaboration to ensure a high level of customer service and ensure a quality customer experience.
Develop and monitor assigned program budgets to meet fiscal objectives, including determining program operating expenses, fees, and part-time staff pay rates.
Coordinate marketing efforts to ensure accurate and effective promotion of programs, events, and activities.
Seek new community resources to support various events and programs.
Develop and oversee training programs for full time, part time and volunteer staff.
Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

Relevant Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of relevant paid, professional events programming and management experience, including experience developing marketing strategies and materials, coordinating event logistics, and managing and motivating diverse staff.
Experience securing and negotiating terms with vendors, entertainers, marketing/professional, and other community partners.
Experience managing program budgets.
Proven leadership and management skills with experience managing volunteers and full-time and part-time employees.
An effective and thoughtful communicator.
Strong interpersonal skills with adults and children.
Demonstrated effective conflict resolution and sound decision-making skills.
Experience coordinating with VIP’s and elected officials.
An understanding of the needs of an ethnically and economically diverse community.
Solid technology skills (Microsoft 365, specialized software for registrations and scheduling or financial/recreation management).
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Additional Information

To be considered, interested applicants must submit:

A complete online application
Current Resume (attached to the online application)
Letter of interest (attached to the online application); your letter of interest should include why you are interested in this position and highlight the special skills and abilities that make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City's personnel regulations). The position requires working evening and weekend hours to meet program needs, and can accommodate limited remote work (at the discretion of the Department Director). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, please contact Events Administrator Lauren Neal at [email protected] or 240-805-1524. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [email protected] or 301-258-6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.

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FLEX Manager, B2B Events

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Director of Catering Sales - National Geographic Museum

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