Job Description
Events Manager Position Overview The Account Manager – Events is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing profitable events for the association. This includes liaising with committees, volunteers, and leaders, managing the master calendar to prevent event overlap, sourcing compelling speakers for educational sessions, and ensuring smooth event operations primarily in Murrieta, but also in Hemet or Menifee as needed. Strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills are required, with a preference for candidates living within 30 miles of Murrieta. Mileage reimbursement is offered for travel between event sites.
Essential Duties - Coordinate and lead planning of association events and affiliate programs from conception to completion, focusing on profitability and attendance goals.
- Maintain the association’s master calendar, prevent conflicts, and manage logistics for multiple sites.
- Facilitate committee meetings, record agendas/minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Recruit and negotiate with speakers for high-quality educational event content.
- Serve as the point of contact for volunteers, staff, and community leaders, providing assertive, motivational support.
- Track event-related budgets, sponsorships, invoices, and ensure all financial actions comply with organizational and state policies.
- Use technology platforms (Outlook, Excel, social media, Asana) to streamline communication, scheduling, and promotion.
- Deliver professional event experiences, including on-site presence, crowd engagement, and issue resolution requiring public speaking confidence.
- Collect event feedback, analyze data, and report performance to leadership for continuous improvement.
Qualifications - Minimum 3 years experience in event coordination, account management, or related fields (5 years strongly preferred).
- Non-profit experience is a plus.
- Real estate industry experience is not required, but familiarity is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
- Must be local to Southwest Riverside County, within approximately 30 miles of Murrieta.
- Confident, professional demeanor; able to speak comfortably in front of groups.
- Strong time management and leadership skills for supporting volunteers and committees.
- Proficiency with MS Office, online platforms, social media; willingness to learn new tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to event venues (mileage reimbursed).
Compensation and Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered to eligible employees.
- IRA retirement plan is provided in compliance with California law.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick leave.
- Paid holidays plus one paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between event sites.
- This position is classified as non-exempt under California wage and hour laws, subject to all applicable overtime, meal, and rest break requirements.
- The hourly wage corresponds to an annual salary range of $75,000 to $80,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. This pay range is provided in compliance with California’s pay transparency laws and represents a good faith estimate of what the employer expects to pay for this position.
California Compliance Notes - Employer will provide all legally required workplace postings and notices in English and other applicable languages in accordance with California law.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees in accordance with the ADA and FEHA.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under law.
- Driver’s license requirements are based on the essential functions of the role, consistent with California’s SB 1100, including consideration of alternative accommodations if applicable.
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