Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Michigan
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 2026 - Event Manager
Event Manager
Join a Team That Creates Exceptional Experiences
Are you an experienced event professional looking for a dynamic role where no two days are the same? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and love bringing meetings and events to life? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with our team.
At AMR, we partner with nonprofit associations to deliver exceptional meetings, conferences, and member experiences. We are seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Event Manager who is passionate about creating seamless events—both virtual and in-person—and whose values align with our collaborative, service-oriented culture.
This is an opportunity to work alongside a team of professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy what they do, and believe that outstanding service and strong relationships are at the center of every successful event.
Position Overview
The Event Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of multiple association meetings, conferences, and events. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, vendors, speakers, sponsors, and attendees to ensure every event is executed with excellence and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of association conferences, meetings, and events, both virtually and in person
- Conduct site selection research and manage hotel/venue sourcing and negotiations for future meetings and conferences
- Manage contractor/vendor selection, budgets, contracts, and negotiations based on proposals and event needs
- Oversee housing block management and attendee accommodations
- Coordinate exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, including sales and fulfillment
- Develop and coordinate marketing materials and event communications
- Manage attendee registration processes and customer service support
- Execute on-site event operations including registration, VIP management, breakout sessions, meal functions, and special events
- Support strategic planning, budget development, and operational implementation for client organizations
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, venues, vendors, speakers, sponsors, and internal teams
- Coordinate conference programming, including themes, speaker/session selection, scheduling, and room assignments
- Manage speaker recruitment, communication, and logistics
- Plan and coordinate special events, receptions, and banquets
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience managing meetings, conferences, or events from concept to execution (virtual and in-person)
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management, and contract negotiation
- Experience with database or association management systems preferred
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of volunteers, members, vendors, and partners
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
Why Join Us?
- At AMR, we believe great events are created by great people. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment where team members are trusted, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally. As a remote team, we prioritize connection through regular collaboration, team engagement, and a culture that values both excellence and balance.
- You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of nonprofit associations and events—ranging from board meetings and educational programs to conferences and large-scale annual events—giving you variety, challenge, and the ability to make a meaningful impact. We believe in providing exceptional service to our clients while creating an environment where our team enjoys the work they do and supports one another along the way.
- If you are looking for an opportunity to bring creativity, organization, and strategic thinking to meaningful events while working with a fun, professional, and service-oriented team, we would love to hear from you.
Position Location: Virtual/Remote with travel for on-site event management and any necessary meetings.
Employment Type: Full-Time
To Apply: Please submit your resume along with salary and benefit requirements to recruiting@managedbyamr.com
