Event Manager

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE (onsite in Bloomington, IN, at least once a week)

TRAVEL 50-60 NIGHTS PER YEAR

About Us

Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.

Employees Enjoy

• Innovative, team-oriented environment
• Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
• A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
• Doing work that matters
  
  

Position Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing educational conferences across America, ranging from workshops with 75-100 attendees to Summits and Institutes with over 2000 educators. The Event Manager is the primary point person for these events – they coordinate with hotels, negotiate with outside vendors, and lead an onsite support staff to create an amazing experience for our presenters and K-12 educators. Solution Tree is looking for someone with event-planning experience who is passionate about education and excited about opportunities to travel and grow their career.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Detailed logistical planning and strong organizational skills
• Frequent communication with conference venues, various service providers, presenters, and attendees
• Contract negotiations
• Long term management of several projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to details
• Thorough understanding of budgeting
• Ability to manage a team of on-site staff
  
  

Competencies

• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer focus
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, and Google docs)
  
  

Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. At our events, this job requires the ability to be on your feet for multiple hours, a significant amount of walking, and occasionally pushing/pulling/lifting heavy objects to set-up and tear-down an event.

Travel: 50-60 nights/year

Level of Education: BA

Years of Experience: Entry-level (1-2 years preferred)

Position Type

This is a full-time hybrid position. Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Must be onsite in Bloomington, IN, office at least once per week. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel is required as job duties demand.

Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management

As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.

Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.

Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.

We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.

Our Company's Rooted Commitment To Attractive Benefits

• Annual Raises
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
• Competitive Bonus Structures
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance.
• Optional Long-Term Disability (LTD) and additional coverage for Life and AD&D
• Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off
  

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Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.