Meeting/Event Director jobs in California

Meeting/Event Director directs the overall planning and strategy for live or virtual meetings and events for an organization. Defines the goals, success metrics, and messaging for events. Being a Meeting/Event Director implements best practices and develops planning standards, policies. and procedures. Additionally, Meeting/Event Director develops a network of vendors. Approves the final selection of venues, catering, technology, and other event support services. Reviews and approves contracts and has overall responsibility for ensuring events stay within budget. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Meeting/Event Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Meeting/Event Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Director
  • Executive Director
  • Madera, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Executive Director (Director) is the chief executive officer of the Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Madera, the City of Madera, and the City of Chowchilla.

    The Director is charged with the overall formulation and implementation of a comprehensive program of economic development that serves the entire County of Madera; the hiring, training, and supervision of the MCEDC staff, and generating the MCEDC budget. The Director will report directly to and receive supervision from the MCEDC Executive Committee.

    Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Develops the comprehensive economic development plan and strategies for the County of Madera, the City of Madera and the City of Chowchilla.
    • Establishes the MCEDC Program of work.
    • Prepares and implements the MCEDC annual budget
    • Serves as lead resource for economic development deal structuring and project management activities of the MCEDC
    • Acts as lead resource for recruiting and attracting major economic projects to the County of Madera, the City of Madera and the City of Chowchilla
    • Provides staff oversight for overall MCEDC industry recruitment and expansion strategies
    • Coordinates with the county and city departments to assist with development, expansion and business assistance projects
    • The acceptance of the professional and legal obligation for keeping project information confidential
    • Resources capital and secures financing for economic development projects
    • Develops and implements MCEDC public relations and marketing strategy
    • Serves as lead representative for the MCEDC relative to public speaking engagements and at related meetings, community forums and educational programs
    • Coordinates with MCEDC stakeholders to promote Madera County and its cities
    • Formulates and implements a county-wide resource assistance program for agencies and organizations engaged in economic development
    • Represents and has the ability to travel for MCEDC in in-state, out-of-state, and international economic development opportunities. Formulates an international program to promote Madera County and its cities
    • Serves in lead liaison capacity with all regional, state, and federal personnel and programs that might benefit Madera County and its cities
    • Provides research and analysis, interpret data and generates reports, proposals, and working documents relative to the economic development charge
    • Formulates and drafts MCEDC position statements relating to projects, programs, or issues of public policy concerning economic development
    • Oversees and/or prepares applications for state and federal programs
    • Serves as Administrative Officer for MCEDC and the MCEDC Executive Board
    • Provides direction to and supervision of the MCEDC staff
    • Provides oversight for all internal operations
    • Prepares agenda’s and staff reports for MCEDC monthly meetings

    _ Desired Qualifications:_

    _ Background_

    • Proven, successful track record in the field of economic/community development
    • Project management and “deal making” experience
    • Strong planning and organizational skills
    • Proven leadership ability
    • Public speaking and presentation skills
    • Extremely strong writing and analytical skills
    • Capacity for establishing and maintaining communications with a wide variety of stakeholders
    • Experience in staff supervision and organizational operations
    • Ability to creatively solve problems

    Knowledge of

    • Board/Commission relationships
    • Business & industry operations
    • State and local government
    • Commercial/Retail Real Estate
    • Stakeholder outreach & community relations
    • Marketing and public relations

    Personal Qualities

    • Superior work ethic and attitude
    • Capacity to thrive on success
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Extremely well organized
    • Highly creative ability
    • Strength and presence of character and integrity

    Minimum Experience/Education:

    The ideal candidate will have a proven record of successful leadership experience in an economic development organization or related business enterprise; graduation from an accredited college or university, with at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. Business, Public Administration, Community Leadership etc.); a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in an economic/ community development, business or related setting, where the level of responsibility would be consistent with and demonstrate proficiency in the required tasks.

    Other:

    A valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required. Essential duties require the following physical skills and/or work environment: Ability to walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb and life 25 lbs.; exposure to the outdoors, ability to travel to different sites and locations.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    The Madera County Economic Development Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, age, in any of its programs and activities.

    Compensation: $110,000 to $133,678 plus benefits package.

    Email cover letter and resume to MCEDC at info@maderacountyedc.com

    Deadline: 5pm- April 19, 2024

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $110,000.00 - $133,678.00 per year

    Ability to Commute:

    • Madera, CA 93637 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Madera, CA 93637: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Willingness to travel:

    • 25% (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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Director, Design, AMER
  • Director, Design, AMER
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GROUPRosewood Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, encompasses various brands: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, Carlyle & Co., Asaya, and New World Hotels & Resorts...
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El Rio Community School - Executive Director
  • Executive Director - Daniels Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are excited to announce that El Rio Community School is seeking its next Executive Director. El Rio Community School is an independent public charter school informed by the principles of Waldorf Ed...
  • 17 Days Ago

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S&T Regional Representative
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Policy & Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. Comprised of 7 orga...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Singer
  • Worship Leader/ Music Director
  • Moorpark, CA CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
  • Hi, my name is Kye! I've been doing music for most of my life. I play piano, bass, guitar, drums, and sing! I've recently come into a Worship Leader/ Music Director position and we need singers for ou...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Church Musician
  • Worship Leader/ Music Director
  • Moorpark, CA CONTRACTOR
  • Hi, my name is Kye! I've been doing music for most of my life. I play piano, bass, guitar, drums, and sing! I've recently come into a Worship Leader/ Music Director position and we need guitarist, bas...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Executive Meeting Manager OEM
  • Courtyard Central Park
  • New York, NY
  • Job Summary: The Executive Meeting Manager is responsible for proactively prospecting facilitating and closing group and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Meetings & Exhibits
  • National Apartment Association
  • Arlington, VA
  • SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Manager, Meetings & Exhibits is a member of the Meetings and Expositions team, which is respons...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager, Meetings & Events
  • Unbridled
  • San Diego, CA
  • Our Company Unbridled puts people first, and its embedded into our culture. Our job is to connect companies with their p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager, Meetings & Events
  • Unbridled
  • Waltham, MA
  • Our Company Unbridled puts people first, and its embedded into our culture. Our job is to connect companies with their p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager of Event & Meeting Managers - Corporate Hotel & Conference Center
  • Hotel Resource
  • **Other** **Manager of Event & Meeting Managers - Corporate Hotel & Conference Center** Manager of Event & Meeting Manag...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager Meetings & Events
  • Cvent
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,800 employees and ~22,000 cust...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Meetings Manager - The Watermark Hotel
  • B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
  • **Executive Meetings Manager - The Watermark Hotel** Tysons, Virginia / The Watermark Hotel Administration / Full Time B...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Meeting Manager
  • Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport
  • Dania, FL
  • Job Description Job Summary Your job isn't just about selling guestrooms or event space. Instead, we want you to build a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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