American Heart Association
National Meetings & Events Manager
American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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American Heart Association National Meetings & Events Manager Dallas, Texas
OverviewAs we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a
National Meetings and Events Manager
based out of our
National Center
office located in
Dallas, TX .The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.ResponsibilitiesManage all meeting logistics for assigned association meetings.Assist with on-site meeting management when required.Research and conduct site visits of potential meeting facilities to find the most appropriate location for meetings.Negotiate and execute hotel and vendor contracts to secure the best deal for the American Heart Association.Review meeting requirements, budget and agenda with program staff so all needs are met.Communicate planning deadlines with program staff so that all deadlines are met.Establish menus and other meeting specifications with staff to secure correct details.Prepare function forms for distribution to staff, hotel and vendors to communicate needs.Verify, reconcile and process hotel and vendor invoices with approval from program staff so that bills are paid on time.Assume responsibility for additional meetings, conferences and projects on an as needed basis.QualificationsMinimum of three (3) years of experience and/or training in meeting planning, administration, management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a convention bureau, hotel or position with meeting planning responsibilities.Knowledge of the principles and practices of meeting/convention planning and administration with working knowledge of meeting planning technology.Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and basic accounting principles.Strong organizational skills needed for multiple meetings management.Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of American Heart Association staff and volunteer leadership.Excellent oral and written communications.Ability to keep detailed records for coordination of meetings and their history.Ability to manage project time and workload efficiently.Ability to negotiate contracts.Ability to think logically and solve problems.Ability to work in a team environment.Must be able to travel overnight approx. 20% of the time. Some travel may be required to support large events throughout the year.CMP certificate preferred.At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Join our Talent Community to receive updates about job opportunities.Job Information
American Heart Association National Meetings & Events Manager Dallas, Texas
OverviewAs we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a
National Meetings and Events Manager
based out of our
National Center
office located in
Dallas, TX .The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.ResponsibilitiesManage all meeting logistics for assigned association meetings.Assist with on-site meeting management when required.Research and conduct site visits of potential meeting facilities to find the most appropriate location for meetings.Negotiate and execute hotel and vendor contracts to secure the best deal for the American Heart Association.Review meeting requirements, budget and agenda with program staff so all needs are met.Communicate planning deadlines with program staff so that all deadlines are met.Establish menus and other meeting specifications with staff to secure correct details.Prepare function forms for distribution to staff, hotel and vendors to communicate needs.Verify, reconcile and process hotel and vendor invoices with approval from program staff so that bills are paid on time.Assume responsibility for additional meetings, conferences and projects on an as needed basis.QualificationsMinimum of three (3) years of experience and/or training in meeting planning, administration, management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a convention bureau, hotel or position with meeting planning responsibilities.Knowledge of the principles and practices of meeting/convention planning and administration with working knowledge of meeting planning technology.Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and basic accounting principles.Strong organizational skills needed for multiple meetings management.Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of American Heart Association staff and volunteer leadership.Excellent oral and written communications.Ability to keep detailed records for coordination of meetings and their history.Ability to manage project time and workload efficiently.Ability to negotiate contracts.Ability to think logically and solve problems.Ability to work in a team environment.Must be able to travel overnight approx. 20% of the time. Some travel may be required to support large events throughout the year.CMP certificate preferred.At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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