Conferences & Events Manager

Description: Carroll College, a private, Catholic liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana seeks a Conferences & Events Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing virtual or live events, conferences, weddings, camps and meetings for companies or private individuals. The Conference & Events Manager will coordinate and implement both internal and external events on campus. This individual will execute event strategies, assist in planning and scheduling of events, create vendor networks, conduct and complete contract negations, comply with the College’s financial and other policies, while marketing Carroll College and its hospitality services to the local Helena Community and beyond. Responsible for developing and recommending the budget, marketing plans, and objectives. Responsible for managing within those approved plans. Also, responsible for maintaining and exceeding budgeted sales and profits in all event areas. Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. This position must be able to maintain flexible hours to accommodate College and customer needs. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor Degree in Communications, Business, Hospitality or Marketing, plus a minimum 2 years of experience in conference services. To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Please submit all materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by May 31, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College’s mission statement, https://www.carroll.edu/mission-catholic-identity/mission-statement. Carroll College offers a comprehensive benefit package to include unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, potential tuition remission and exchange opportunities, and more. Carroll also offers a very generous holiday and paid leave benefits. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Carroll College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.