Events & Engagement Manager- 3551783

United States·Chicagomid

Engagement ManagerProject & Program Management

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Job Title: Events & Engagement Manager Location: Chicago IL 60606 Salary/Payrate: $90K - $110K (flexible) + Excellent Benefits! Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH) Term: Permanent / Fulltime - 35 hours week Position Reports to: Director of Marketing Bachelor’s degree required: Yes Referral…

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What We Offer

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Develop and execute a firmwide events and engagement strategy for audiences both inside and outside the firm
Partner with practice group leaders and key attorneys to identify, plan, and execute event and partnership opportunities that support business development
Partner with firm leaders to identify, plan, and execute events and projects that support employees, promoting the firm’s culture, equity and inclusion, education, wellbeing, and community service initiatives
Build measurable goals for events, focusing on audience targets, attendance, follow-up activity, pipeline impact, etc. and develop ROI reporting structure

Oversee external events, including conferences and programs, trade shows, client and community partnerships, webinars, networking parties and happy hours, etc.
Oversee internal events, including educational programs, social events, holiday parties, touchpoints and celebrations, etc.
Lead all aspects of event planning, including venue sourcing, vendor management, contracts, timelines, run-of-show, onsite execution, and post-event review
Handle vendor management related to catering and hospitality, AV and technology, speakers and presenters, etc.
Manage guest lists, registrations, invitations, nametags, signage, materials, etc.
Prepare attorneys for speaking engagements, conference visits, client events, etc.

Ensure on-brand positioning for the firm at events hosted by third parties
Work with attorneys to structure and implement intentional event follow-up to convert conversations and meetings into business opportunities
Collaborate with colleagues to promote events across website, social media, emarketing, and intranet platforms

Requirements

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5+ years of event planning, ideally in a professional services environment
Experience planning events and engagement opportunities for both external (clients, community partners, etc.) and internal (employee) audiences
Strong project management and the ability to lead multiple events simultaneously
Experience with budget management and vendor negotiation
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with attorneys and staff