The member organization for industry advancement, ICSC promotes and elevates the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies. ICSC produces experiences that create connections and catalyze deals; aggressively advocates to shape public policy; develops high impact marketing and public relations that influence opinions; provides an enduring platform for professional success; and creates forward-thinking content with actionable insights all of which drive industry innovation and growth.
This position is hybrid and based out of our New York City office reporting to the office on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning and execution of ICSC s Board of Trustees Meetings, and other high-profile events that involve ICSC s CEO
- Oversee the production of events, including venue recommendations, selection and site visits
- Negotiate on behalf of ICSC with speaker agencies for guest speakers
- Own all hotel, venue, and vendor negotiations, F&B selection, A/V coordination, as well as any other logistical needs to execute the event
- Act as on-site manager to ensure events are delivered effectively and professionally
- Manage and reconcile event budgets; prepare forecasts as needed
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure event needs are met
- Work closely with the Manager, Board and Executive Programs to ensure thoughtful and thorough planning and execution of Board of Trustees events, and any other executive-level programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree required
- 7 10 years of experience in managing high-quality events (operations and logistics)
- Previous experience in trade association or corporate event planning a plus
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Tactful and comfortable interaction with a wide range of individuals from C-Suite to junior associates
- Experience in managing budgets and driving through changes to improve efficiency
- Ability to build relationships with hospitality, events and meetings industry leaders
- Able to identify problems, find and implement effective solutions
- Travel up to 25%
Core Competencies:
- Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
- Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
- Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization