Firmwide Events Manager
Firmwide Events Manager
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$ 109000 - 132000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Summary
This position is responsible for managing the strategic planning of meetings and events. Indepth knowledge of best practices concepts and procedures within that role. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and oversees the work of others in the department and reports to the Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Director in strategic planning for department. Setting goals refining department processes and best practices.
- Ensures team maintains accurate data and reporting for each event.
- Completes preliminary contract review to ensure that all contracts adhere to firm policies.
- Supports Director in planning executivelevel meetings throughout the year.
- Functions as the lead planner on signature meetings and events. Works in tandem with identified team members to execute signature programs.
- Seeks to develop direct reports and empower them to grow in their roles.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and act as a resource for direct reports.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the Essential Duties) satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Meeting Planner.
- Meeting planning knowledge and experience of a variety of concepts practices and procedures required.
- A minimum of 2 years of management experience.
- Prior experience preparing event budgets and managing costs.
- Demonstrated ability work simultaneously on multiple projects.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude are required.
Preferred:
- Corporate Event planning experience in the legal field.
- Experience using MS Office Suite (including Excel)
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
