Manager, Event Experiences
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85000 - 95000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary/Objective
The Manager Event Experiences is responsible for planning managing and executing a broad portfolio of IFT event experiences with a strong focus on IFT FIRST annual event and expo. This role serves as a central integrator across departments partners international contacts and executive-level stakeholders to ensure cohesive high-quality attendee exhibitor student and virtual experiences.
The position oversees major components of program and experience developmentincluding strategy integration master scheduling content readiness attendee engagement onsite and virtual experience execution media relations support and select high-touch event elements such as ribbon cutting decision-maker gatherings and executive roundtables.
Success in this role requires exceptional project leadership the ability to coordinate across multiple teams strong communication skills comfort owning complex event-experience workflows and the ability to manage both long-range strategic planning and real-time on-site execution.
Essential Responsibilities
- Leads integration of Section events into IFTs broader event strategy ensuring alignment consistency and shared standards.
- Serves as the IFT staff lead for all non-FIRST internal and staff-focused events managing logistics timelines and cross-functional coordination.
- Oversees planning and execution of leadership focused dinners gatherings and other small-format high-value experiences.
- Leads development maintenance and communication of the master schedule and program agenda for IFT FIRST.
- Coordinates IFT FIRST expo hall tours collaborating with internal teams partners and VIP stakeholders.
- Serves as primary IFT FIRST international liaison supporting global delegations partners and associations.
- Develops and executes strategies for attendee engagement including pre-event and onsite programming touchpoints.
- Oversees planning and production of the IFT FIRST ribbon-cutting ceremony working closely with executive and communications teams.
- Acts as the website content lead for event-related pages ensuring accuracy clarity and timely updates.
- Leads strategy structure and updates for the event app coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
- Serves as point of contact for IFT FIRST student experience initiative ensuring cohesive programming and support.
- Manages IFT FIRST virtual experience execution including run-of-show development platform coordination and technical requirements.
- Provides media relations support coordinating with communications staff to align messaging and experience design.
- Oversees event production management including stage programming run-of-show logistics and vendor coordination.
- Plans and manages the content curation committee meeting ensuring logistics documentation and stakeholder coordination.
Travel Required
- Occasional domestic travel is expected including the ability to attend occasional evening weekend and overnight meetings
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in business marketing or equivalent
- 5 years of experience or demonstrated competency in meetings or exhibit management
- 5 years of experience or demonstrated competency in project management
- 5 years of experience or demonstrated competency in using and managing database systems and event technology
Preferred Experience
- Experience with a health or scientific organization
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
- Prior experience in hotel or tradeshow management
- Prior experience in association meetings and events
Other Duties
This position and all others at IFT may be modified at any time. To ensure operational efficiency and meet the changing needs of our customers and our Business other duties may be assigned as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $85000 to $95000 Per Year (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Benefits: IFT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward and energize our employees so they can live a balanced life and maintain their well-being. We offer medical dental and vision plans at affordable rates. Life and Long Term Disability insurance is completely free to all employees. Most benefits begin the first of the month following employees start date. To learn more about IFT and our excellent benefits please visit our careers page here: Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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