Events & Engagement Manager- 3551783

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Jesse ParkerJob Title: Events & Engagement Manager Location: Chicago IL 60606Salary/Payrate: $90K - $110K (flexible) + Excellent Benefits!Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)Term: Permanent / Fulltime - 35 hours weekPosition Reports to: Director of MarketingBachelor’s degree required: YesReferral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired We are looking for an Events & Engagement Manager to lead event strategy that aligns withour firm’s culture and values, strategic vision, and growth priorities. This role drivesmeaningful engagement with our firm’s key people, including clients and prospects,industry partners, community organizations, and employees at all levels. Event Strategy Develop and execute a firmwide events and engagement strategy for audiences both inside and outside the firmPartner with practice group leaders and key attorneys to identify, plan, and execute event and partnership opportunities that support business developmentPartner with firm leaders to identify, plan, and execute events and projects that support employees, promoting the firm’s culture, equity and inclusion, education, wellbeing, and community service initiatives Build measurable goals for events, focusing on audience targets, attendance, follow-up activity, pipeline impact, etc. and develop ROI reporting structure Event Execution & Logistics Oversee external events, including conferences and programs, trade shows, client and community partnerships, webinars, networking parties and happy hours, etc.Oversee internal events, including educational programs, social events, holiday parties, touchpoints and celebrations, etc. Lead all aspects of event planning, including venue sourcing, vendor management, contracts, timelines, run-of-show, onsite execution, and post-event reviewHandle vendor management related to catering and hospitality, AV and technology, speakers and presenters, etc.Manage guest lists, registrations, invitations, nametags, signage, materials, etc.Prepare attorneys for speaking engagements, conference visits, client events, etc. Marketing Integration Ensure on-brand positioning for the firm at events hosted by third partiesWork with attorneys to structure and implement intentional event follow-up to convert conversations and meetings into business opportunitiesCollaborate with colleagues to promote events across website, social media, emarketing, and intranet platforms Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of event planning, ideally in a professional services environmentExperience planning events and engagement opportunities for both external (clients, community partners, etc.) and internal (employee) audiencesStrong project management and the ability to lead multiple events simultaneouslyExperience with budget management and vendor negotiation Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with attorneys and staff Tech & Software Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointFamiliarity with e-marketing and social media platformsFamiliarity with event management and attendance reporting platformsFamiliarity with CRM platforms and contact databases