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Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Sr. Manager, Conference Events & Meeting Planning in Lawrence, Kansas
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Sr. Manager, Conference Events & Meeting Planning
GCSAA is seeking a seasoned professional with a proven record of managing the planning, implementation, and execution
of logistical elements to ensure the success of the education conference and trade show of the GCSAA Conference & Trade
Show (CTS) and other high-profile association meetings and events. This position is responsible for strategically developing
key activities, fresh/exciting events, and managing key vendor/partner relationships that are vital to delivering first-class,
well-organized events and positive attendee experiences. Position will develop and manage the department
budget/financials, negotiate vendor and hotel contracts, and oversee room block/reservation management. Will
work in concert with the conference, meeting planning and trade show team on the strategic planning and long-term
development of these events.
Qualified candidates possess:
Strong project management on cross-functional teams, with the ability to manage and prioritize across multiple
projects and prioritize work effectively
Highly organized; able to meet high standards for quality and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines
Ability to develop/recommend content for marketing and communications teams to market to CTS attendees
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who is flexible, adaptable and able to work independently
Excellent problem-solving skills/navigating challenging situations while providing high level customer service
Six (6) to eight (8) plus years of working in a professional setting with an emphasis in meeting/event planning,
including experience working collaboratively with individuals and teams
Bachelors degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to travel, including overnight stays (up to 10%)
Will attend the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (CTS) for 7-10 days
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) & other reservation mgmt. software
Experience in a member-driven organization/association or experience with a large trade show or conference
valued, but not required
Position will work from our headquarters office in Lawrence, KS
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a non-profit, membership-driven association with
20,000+ members in 78 countries and 85 employees whose mission is serving its members, advancing their profession and
improving communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Our mantra is simple: Everyone
paddles. We seek to hire passionate team members who wish to make an impact on the future of the game and golf course
management profession. And the best part, we get to call this work.
Compensation range is \$70,000 - \$80,000/annually. In addition to GCSAAs attractive compensation/benefits package, we
also provide generous paid leave, allow for community involvement opportunities, provide a hybrid (2 remote days/week)
work schedule, enforce a year-round casual attire, staff fun events, and wellness incentives.
Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are
highly encouraged to respond. Apply online at https://www.gcsaa.org/careers-at-GCSAA. If you need assistance applying,
please email hrmail@gcsaa.org.
GCSAA promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment and is proud to be an EOE.
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