Position: Manager, Event Logistics
About: SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. The Event Logistics Manager is a key member of the Event Strategy and Experience team, responsible for managing event logistics for SHRM’s Annual Conference and specialty conference portfolio ranging in size from 250 to 26,000+ attendees. This role ensures the successful planning and execution of events by overseeing operational logistics, budget management, vendor relations, and venue coordination. The Event Logistics Manager directly supervises three direct reports as well as event contractors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Events, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; 8+ years of progressively complex experience in event and meeting planning, preferably with large brand(s) or organizations, expertise in managing large scale conferences, brand activations, budget management, and team leadership skills
Benefits: professional growth and development, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, paid time off, annual discretionary bonus and incentives
