Event Manager

South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce (SCMC) is a new organization formed from a recent merger between the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber). A statewide advocacy organization representing pro‑business policy at the state and federal level, SCMC serves manufacturers and businesses of all sizes and in all sectors.

Events Manager

Columbia, South Carolina

SCMC Vice President of Member Relations, Strategy, and Programming

Full‑Time;
Nonexempt

The SCMC Events Manager handles the detailed planning, coordination, and execution of all organizational events. This role ensures flawless event delivery through meticulous attention to detail, customer service delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Manage end‑to‑end planning and execution for 15+ annual events including conferences, workshops, networking events, and webinars.
• Manage event registration systems, attendee communications, and customer service inquiries
• Coordinate with speakers, presenters, and educational content providers

Marketing & Communications Support

• Manage event websites, registration platforms, and mobile event applications
• Assist in coordination of social media coverage and attendee engagement activities
• Assist in development of and dissemination of pre‑event communications, schedules, and attendee materials
• Support sponsor activation and exhibitor coordination efforts
• Manage event technology platforms including registration, mobile apps, and virtual components
• Coordinate AV requirements, live streaming, and hybrid event capabilities
• Maintain attendee databases and generate detailed event analytics and reports
• Support lead retrieval systems and post‑event follow‑up processes
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements

On‑Site Event Management

• Lead on‑site event operations including setup, registration, and attendee services
• Handle real‑time problem‑solving and ensure seamless attendee experience
• In consultation with Director of Events, coordinate with venue staff, vendors, and internal teams throughout events
• Oversee event breakdown and post‑event venue requirements

Administrative & Support Functions

• Maintain detailed event files, contracts, and documentation systems
• Process invoices and support budget management activities
• Coordinate travel arrangements for speakers, staff, and VIP attendees
• Support member engagement initiatives and special projects as assigned
• Assist with ethics and compliance reporting related to events

Other Duties as Required

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field
• 3‑5 years of experience in event planning and coordination
• Experience managing corporate, association, or trade organization events
• Proficiency with event management software (Cvent, Eventbrite, etc.) and CRM systems
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during events
• In‑office presence during scheduled hours, and work collaboratively in face‑to‑face interactions with others (other staff, members, directors, vendors and the public)
• Prompt, regular, predictable, and full attendance
• Ability to handle productivity requirements of job (fast‑paced, stressful, and full attention when exigent issues arise)
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and high levels of stress
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy, despite stress, interruptions or other office distractions.
• Ability to set goals, meet deadlines, and work independently without excessive supervision or instruction
• Ability to concentrate in a normal office environment and follow through on a task to completion
• Ability to think quickly but calmly and communicate effectively during events as issues arise
• Ability to align multiple points of view, think critically about the consequences of actions and communications, and align all…