Our Events Team, a vital part of the Membership Growth & Experience Group, is dedicated to crafting extraordinary experiences for our members and partners. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and creativity. If you're someone who consistently aims for the "wow factor" and is passionate about creating, promoting, and executing unforgettable member experiences, we'd love to have you on our team!
Position Overview
As an Events Specialist I, you'll be instrumental in designing, promoting, and executing several small to mid-sized meetings and events. These engagements are pivotal in delivering unique and memorable experiences to our members. Your role will be central in ensuring the success of these events while upholding our organization's mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Design purposeful, innovative, and budget-friendly meetings and events.
· Lead collaborative efforts with internal teams to define event goals and strategies.
· Develop and execute compelling pre-event communications and promotional materials.
· Drive event attendance through effective communication and promotion.
· Lead event execution, including venue sourcing, speaker and vendor management, and on-site coordination.
· Maintain internal systems for event promotion, ticketing, and registration management.
· Provide strategic leadership and support for member council administration activities.
· Contribute to annual planning by designing membership engagement plans and proposing budgets.
· Assist Events Manager and Events Specialist I with larger events and initiatives.
· Participate in special team projects focused on enhancing membership experience and engagement.
· Stay informed about event industry innovations and trends.
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Experience in designing, planning, and executing meetings and events in King & Snohomish Counties.
· Strong project management, organization, and collaboration skills.
· Ability to source and negotiate venue, speaker, and vendor contracts effectively.
· Proficiency in database and CRM systems for event management.
· Experience in managing meeting and event logistics.
· Proficiency in catering and vendor management.
· Highly organized in managing all event details
· Skilled in advanced planning to ensure every aspect is covered
· Proficient in developing and preparing contingency plans (Plan B)
· Able to remain calm, cool, and collected when unexpected issues arise
Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)
· Copywriting, scriptwriting, and content production skills.
· Graphic design proficiency using Adobe InDesign or web-based tools.
· Experience in email and social media promotion.
· Familiarity with digital and print media for sales and marketing.
· Knowledge of survey and poll software for gathering post-event feedback.
· Previous experience working with volunteers.
If you possess the above qualifications and are enthusiastic about creating exceptional member experiences, we encourage you to apply. Join us in crafting unforgettable moments and making a positive impact within our community!
Disclaimer:
This description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of the position. It is not all-inclusive. The responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not currently have supervisory responsibilities.
Employee Benefits:
· Ridiculously important organizational purpose
· Awesome coworkers, which sometimes includes our dogs
· Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
· Hybrid work environment
· 401(k) plan with 4% match
· Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
· On-site gym, mediocre but functional locker rooms included
· Free parking with EV charging
· Maternity and paternity benefit
· Office snacks. Frankly, probably too many.
· Employee assistance program
· Team outings and events that are more fun than a barrel of monkeys
· Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
· A culture where we take our cause, but not ourselves, seriously
Compensation:
Salary $55,000-$65,000, depending on level of experience.
About the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties:
The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) is the oldest and largest residential homebuilding association in the country. We are the leading voice for residential building professionals in our rapidly growing region. MBAKS members are the folks who build and remodel the places we call home. We work to ensure there is an adequate supply of housing attainable to all because we firmly believe everyone deserves a place to call home.
In addition to advocating on behalf of the homebuilding industry, MBAKS sponsors a widely respected health insurance trust for our members and their families, as well as a workers’ compensation reimbursement opportunity through the Group Retroactive Insurance Program (GRIP) for members with admirable workplace safety records.
MBAKS produces more than two hundred events a year for our various committees and councils, those interested in sustainable development, Professional Women in Building, and more. These events offer networking opportunities, education, and recognition of members for their excellence in the field.
MBAKS’ government affairs team works closely with our membership to advocate for policies that will improve the climate for homebuilding in the Puget Sound region. We encourage building homes, not barriers to do so. We do this by promoting an increased supply of all types of housing through improved zoning, regulatory reform, permit efficiencies, and a net increase in lot supply. MBAKS advocates primarily at the local level, but also at the state and sometimes national levels. We also work to partner with other individuals and organizations that can help to elevate residential housing issues, as well as educate our members regarding the value of their engagement in our advocacy initiatives. Separately, the MBAKS Affordable Housing Council works to elect pro-housing candidates to public office.
In summary, it is the most important and coolest place to work imaginable.
MBAKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Event planning: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellevue, WA 98004