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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $45,600.00 - $76,100.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
Dependent care accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Personal time
Sick Time
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
paid parking
Hotel employee rate
Job Description
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is a well-established trade association representing the diverse interests of Michigan's restaurant and lodging industries. MRLA provides valuable resources, advocacy, education, and networking opportunities to its members. Its affiliated entities include the Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF), which focuses on education and workforce development within the hospitality sector, and a Political Action Committee (PAC) that advocates for policy and legislation favorable to the hospitality industry. MRLA prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment for its members while promoting Michigan's hospitality industry at large. With an experienced leadership team and dedicated staff, MRLA continues to innovate... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in event planning and management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Atlas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with some remote days
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to travel locally and out-of-town
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and members
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in event planning and management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with CRM software such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Atlas
- Ability to negotiate contracts effectively
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments
- Ability to promote events and membership benefits effectively
Job Duties
- Provide event logistics management for MRLA and affiliated entities including meetings and events for Michigan Hospitality Foundation, Government Affairs, Membership and Marketing Departments
- Plan and execute educational events like workshops, seminars, conferences and webinars
- Plan and execute annual PAC fundraising events and legislative days
- Plan and execute regional membership promotion events
- Plan and execute annual Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference
- Develop event budgets and ensure cost-effective execution
- Meet or exceed registration goals for each event
- Maintain meetings calendar, timelines and checklists
- Staff and set up events
- Sell event-specific sponsorships and perform administrative tasks related to sponsorships
- Negotiate contracts including room blocks, food and beverage, audio/visual and others
- Conduct post-event evaluations and report outcomes
- Provide event management for MRLA Board of Directors and MHF Board of Trustees including quarterly and strategic planning meetings
- Provide oversight of regional WIHL Chapters including coordinating quarterly statewide chapter board meetings, creating quarterly chapter events, working with marketing for promotion, reviewing potential board and chapter members, maintaining membership records and coordinating chapter budgets
- Create and maintain events and records in MRLA’s database
- Maintain accurate customer data and ensure proper attendee registration and communication
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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