Event Manager

About the Role

World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is seeking an events manager to independently manage our year-round portfolio of approximately 60 recurring events. This role is responsible for coordinating speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and internal teams while ensuring every event reflects the professionalism and relationship-driven nature of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of WTC Utah’s recurring event portfolio, including educational programs, diplomatic engagements, international business engagements, and thought leadership events.
• Coordinate speakers, partners, sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule and events are executed successfully.
• Manage event logistics, including registration, venues, audiovisual needs, catering, branded signage, room setup, and attendee experience.
• Partner with internal teams to support event promotion, attendee recruitment, communications, and execution.
• Develop project timelines, manage event budgets, and maintain event and attendee information in Salesforce.
• Identify opportunities to improve event processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Represent WTC Utah professionally while building strong relationships with business leaders, government officials, diplomats, board members, and community partners.
• Support special projects and other organizational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–7 years professional experience managing events, projects, or stakeholder-driven initiatives (candidates with less experience may be considered for a coordinator-level role).
• Experience independently planning and executing professional events.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience learning and using CRM, event registration, virtual meeting, and project management platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit, chamber, association, university, economic development, or corporate event management.
• Photography experience is a plus.