Team Leader, Events

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 10-15 people.
• Plan and execute events from one person to 9,000 people at any given time.
• Innovate new ways to budget effectively.
• Continuously research up-create unique experiences working with vendors and venues.
• Orchestrate planning, designing, budgeting, and execution of internal and external events.
• Digest new ideas and strategize on the execution of an event.
• Connect with teams to discuss new events and distribute planning material accordingly.
• Continuously review updates on existing events.
• Work with Marketing on event promotion and approve final design.
• Delegate and maintain organization within every lane of the events team.
• Inspire and motivate your team to be the best at creating and maintaining a fub culture.
• Delegate event conceptualization, planning process, scope document creation, timelines, marketing material, and execution.
• Delegate, document and review playbooks, budget reports, recaps, monthly calendars, and related event planning tasks.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience in maintaining Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 7 Years of Related Experience in events and leading a team of 10 or more
• Critical Thinking/Project Management Skills.
• Time management and organizational skillset.
• Able to withstand high-pressure situations and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to any type of situation or event that may arise.
• Ability to have a positive outlook and a friendly upbeat attitude!
• Ability to leave every team member with a good feeling about you when you interact with them!
• A highly communicative skillset with your fellow peers.