Conference and Event Specialist

Description: • Manage the full lifecycle of internal and external conferences and events, including logistics planning, vendor coordination, execution, and close-out. • Ensure all aspects of events are carefully planned and organized to meet objectives. • Manage event sponsorships, including identifying opportunities, liaising with sponsorship organizers, coordinating sponsorship packages, and ensuring DDC’s brand is effectively promoted. • Serve as the primary point of contact between the DDC Marketing Team, Growth Services Division, conference organizers, vendors, and other key stakeholders. • Coordinate logistics, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless communication and timely completion of tasks. • Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop event-specific campaigns, concepts, and messaging strategies that promote brand awareness. • Propose new ideas for events and sponsorships to drive engagement and increase attendance. • Work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to enhance and streamline event planning processes, ensuring efficient workflows and consistent delivery. • Develop, implement, and maintain event-related policies, processes, and procedures, including event planning forms and templates. • Maintain and update conference and event collaboration spaces to ensure that all event-related information, documentation, and communication are organized, easily accessible, and up to date for all stakeholders. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, or related field • Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in conference and event planning with a proven track record of successfully executing events of varying size and complexity • Must be a US citizen able to pass a standard background check • Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring adherence to deadlines • Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organization skills • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse teams, vendors, and stakeholders • Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful with a strong sense of accountability and ability to work independently and as part of a team • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams Benefits: • Collaborate with the Marketing Team • Source and manage relationships with external vendors Apply Job! Apply to this Job