Event Manager (Any Parkhill office)

Our story of building community is told through transformative experiences with the goal of helping people to live better lives. If you can create and manage captivating event themes that inspire action from change-makers, then it's time for you to join us. Be a part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-focused team as an Event Manager. Let's create magic together and turn inspiration into reality.

The Event Manager leads the events team and oversees, arranges, and facilitates special events, conferences, client events, corporate events, and other activities from conception to closing. They coordinate details of events such as conferences, receptions, open houses, trade shows, business meetings, luncheons, employee events, virtual, and other events. Conducts research and scouts venues; secures event space and works with venue to plan, create, and revise room layout; schedules speakers, vendors, and participants; and books entertainment.

Your Contribution

• Lead and facilitate external (client-facing) events and conference planning from concept to conclusion.
• Manage and facilitate corporate meetings for the Board of Directors and their retreats, Sector retreats and events, University of Parkhill, Parkhill Connections, coord and other events as needed.
• Manage all event decor and signage in coordination with appropriate team members.
• Manage food and beverage, including chef or catering selection for all internal and external events, if needed.
• Serve as the project manager for all events, monitor and manage event timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist the Creative Content team in marketing and publicizing all events.
• Leads and facilitates designing and editing event programs and promotional materials.
• Manage and hire the production team for audiovisual equipment.
• Assist Sector Leadership in establishing the attendee list, sending invitations, and managing the RSVP list, if required.
• Supervises and hires staff, including technical and security personnel, to help manage the event.
• Prepare and manage all event budgets and collaborate with accounting to finalize invoicing.
• Submit progress reports to management for each event project.
• Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre-and post-event evaluations.
• Mentor and train all event team members.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience.
• Experience leading and facilitating large-scale events and conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport face-to-face and remotely.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strongly detail-oriented.
• Innovative in solving problems and finding information.
• Exude a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented focus.
• Multitask, prioritize, and self-manage tasks from start to finish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Adobe Suite.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.

We believe in life-work balance, not the other way around. While the work can be high-pressure and intense, we provide flexible schedules and encourage taking time off so you can focus on what matters most.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.