Events Specialist

Events Specialist
Objectives/Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and execute event concepts and themes that align with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce mission.
• Ensure timely scheduling and communications of all events throughout the calendar year.
• Establish strong working relationships with vendors, sponsors, and event venues.
• Book venues, appropriate speakers, and catering in coordination with event leadership.
• Organize seating charts, vendor placements, sponsorship materials, and other items as necessary for proper event execution.
• Manage volunteers as necessary for event logistics and execution.
• Maintain individual and annual events budget within a five percent variance of the outlined budget.
• Manage and proactively administer communications of events, logistics, and Pensacola Chamber news through various written and verbal communication forms.
• Collaborate with Digital Media personnel for communications efforts on the advertisements and marketing of events.
• Act as necessary as the secondary for all social and digital media.
• Consistently analyze trends and registrations of events to ensure the highest attendance for members and sponsorship ROI. 
• Assist with securing sponsorships for events as assigned by leadership.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to provide unsurpassed customer service to all stakeholders*, guests, and community leaders.
• Maintain a consistent and collaborative team working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.