Events and Communication Manager - Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® - Strategic Association Management Consulting

Position Overview: The Events and Communications Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various events (about 15 events) throughout the year, as well as creating compelling graphic design content and supporting our social media presence. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong design aesthetic to raise our brand awareness. This role requires collaboration across multiple departments to ensure events are successful and that all marketing materials are visually appealing and effective. This position will also serve as the liaison to specialty committees (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee & Young Professionals Network) and will report to the Chief Strategy Officer. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These essential duties and responsibilities are not intended to be and should not be construed, as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties or to assign other duties as necessary. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Event Planning: 

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events (about 15 events per year), workshops, and other member functions (some local/offsite traveling required). Size of events/programs range from 20 – 1500. 

• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics to ensure seamless execution.  

• Collaborate with external vendors to secure venues, catering, entertainment, and other event-related services.  

• Manage event registration processes, attendee communications, and on-site event operations.  

• Lead programming and scripting for signature events. 

Marketing and Branding: 

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote events and enhance brand visibility. 

• Create promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital content, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. 

• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce high-quality visual content that communicates key messages effectively. 

Graphic Design/Creative Content:  

• Design and produce high-quality graphic content for both print and digital media, including marketing collateral, promotional materials, social media graphics, e-newsletters, web content/landing pages, and more.  

• Shoot, edit and post-produce videos as needed  

• Create and post content for our social media platforms and website  

• Maintain brand consistency across all visual materials and ensure compliance with company branding guidelines. 

Committee Liaison: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Young Professionals Network. 

• Assist committees in planning events and initiatives, providing guidance on best practices and resources. 

• Collect feedback from committees to inform future planning and improve processes. 

Communication Management: 

• Develop and manage content for newsletters, press releases, and social media platforms. 

• Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels, reflecting the organization's mission and values. 

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, marketing, communications and/or related field(s). 

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.,). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google products.  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Ability to lead committee initiatives through diverse perspectives and ideas. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 

• A creative mindset with a passion for innovative marketing and branding strategies. 

• Travel and evening hours may be required at key points of the year. 

What We Offer: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 

• Long and short term disability insurance 

• Paid vacation time 

• 13 paid holidays 

• Professional development opportunities 

• 401K plan 

• Relaxed dress code/Jeans allowed 

• Employee Assistance Program 

The Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. 

About Us:  

As the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® is the largest REALTOR® association in the state of Kentucky, we serve about 5,500 members. We continuously strive to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry in the Greater Louisville Area and beyond, with almost $6 billion generated in annual real estate transactions. We adhere to our strategic priorities with A.C.E, which commits us to Advocacy, Collaboration and Education. We are committed to providing the highest degree of service and professionalism, tools, resources and benefits to each member and are dedicated to a collective goal - making their success OUR success. 

Salary Range: $60k-$65k
SALARY DESCRIPTION: With discretionary bonus opportunity. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skillset, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.