Sr. Manager, Events– Job #3444

Job Description:

Do you get jazzed when you hear the word project?  If managing, driving, and executing projects and events makes your heart skip a beat, this role with the GoWest Credit Union Association might be just the position you are looking for.

Our six-state not-for-profit trade association seeks a go-getter to manage and lead our projects and events. Use all your communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills to lead the way on many of our projects.  We seek a Senior Manager, Events who is excellent at dotting the Is and crossing the Ts and meets every challenge with a can-do attitude.

We offer a smart working environment which provides flexibility and choice for our team members.  Employees have the flexibility to work where it makes sense for them to accomplish their work in support of the organization’s priorities.  This position offers the flexibility of working remotely from within one of our regional states (AZ, CO, ID, OR, WA, & WY) or in one of our offices (AZ, CO, ID, OR, & WA).

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage the planning and implementation of multiple programs and events concurrently.
• Working with key stakeholders, define project scope, vision, goals, budget, and details of deliverables.
• Working closely with hotels, venues, and convention centers.
• Outline project tasks and resource requirements and develop full-scale project plans for events and assigned programs.
• Manage project resource allocation, and maintain, track, and reconcile budgets.

• Stay current on the best practices and emerging trends in in-person and virtual learning, learning technology, and other relevant areas, recommending courses of action and best practices.
• Continuously assist in improving and maintaining educational content serving Association’s mission and strategies.
• Assist with Operating Procedure and Tactical Plan development and administration.

Our ideal candidate should have keen attention to detail and organize like a champ. Multi-tasking and problem solving are a must. Our highly motivated, self-driven candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a critical thinker who can connect an event’s purpose to business strategy and execute in a fast-paced dynamic organization.

Salary ranges from $60-$70k base salary, depending on experience. Generous benefits package including employer-paid medical/dental, 401k match and contribution, paid PTO & vacation, flexibility, and much more.

We offer a smart working environment which provides flexibility and choice for our team members.  Employees have the flexibility to work where it makes sense for them to accomplish their work in support of the organization’s priorities.  This position offers the flexibility of working remotely from within one of our regional states (AZ, CO, ID, OR, WA, & WY) or in one of our offices (AZ, CO, ID, OR, & WA).

GoWest Credit Union Association is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply by emailing your resume to [email protected] with the job #3444 in the subject line, or by faxing the same to 206.340.4802.