Our non-profit trade association has been around for 71 years and our goal is to strengthen our industry primarily through workforce development. We have an amazing team of individuals who get things done with purpose, but do a great job collaborating to support each other in our respective missions. Everything we do, in the end, is to get young people into the trades, help develop them for successful careers, and help employers partner to make that happen.

The Events & Programs Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing our signature events, monthly programs, and coordinating programs and community engagement for workforce development initiatives. This role serves as a key connector between employers, partners, participants, and internal teams. This position manages logistics, relationships, data tracking, and day-to-day execution, supporting our mission to strengthen the manufacturing workforce and member engagement.

Education and Experience • Experience in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field • 3 - 5+ years of experience in event planning, program coordination, or a related role • Experience working with employers, community partners, or membership organizations preferred Required Skills and Abilities • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Experience creating, implementing, and monitoring budgets • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mail Merge) • CRM/ERP experience (HubSpot strongly preferred) • Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders • Comfortable working under pressure and managing live events Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer • Ability to stand for extended periods (6–9 hours) during events • Ability to lift 25–50 pounds as needed for event setup and materials

Event Planning and Execution • Plan, coordinate, and execute all events from concept through completion while managing timelines and budgets (4 Key Member Events, Monthly Lunch & Learns, and Community and Workforce-related events) • Coordinate logistics for workforce-related meetings, trainings, info sessions, career fairs, and employer convenings • Serve as a liaison point of contact for employers, schools, training providers, and community partners • Coordinate venues, catering, speakers, presenters, entertainment, and vendors • Coordinate all event-related materials including signage, promotional materials, and on-site resources • Manage event setup, on-site execution, and breakdown to ensure professional attendee experience • Track event expenses, process invoices, and support sponsorship acquisition • Manage guest registration, communication, and support using ERP/CRM systems • Collaborate with the team on event strategy, promotion, and member engagement Data, Systems and Reporting • Maintain accurate records for events and workforce programs in HubSpot • Track participation, engagement, budgets, and outcomes across programs • Support reporting, data requests, and internal performance tracking as needed • Assist with continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes

Our non-profit trade association has been around for 71 years and our goal is to strengthen our industry primarily through workforce development. We have an amazing team of individuals who get things done with purpose, but do a great job collaborating to support each other in our respective missions. Everything we do, in the end, is to get young people into the trades, help develop them for successful careers, and help employers partner to make that happen.