Event Manager, China

(Based in Beijing)

The Climate Group (TCG) is seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated professional to join us in Mainland China, based in Beijing. A clear understanding of climate policy frameworks, low carbon economy, urbanization under national and international context is a requirement. Experience researching in low carbon technology identification and application is preferable. The successful candidate will be required to generate regularly high quality reports and be involved in various programs in related arenas.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the event manager is responsible for planning / organizing events, and / or meetings for the organization. He / she will also be responsible for maintain strong relationships with event vendors and other related partners.

Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Develop event strategy to assure that event presence supports the overall TCG strategy and goals
• Interface with all TCG program teams & offices to optimize event and associated campaign’s effectiveness
• Develop, manage and control event budgets

Event Management

• Smoothly handle pre-event & onsite management, to ensure timely execution and productions of key deliverables
• Arrange air and ground travel, as well as accommodations
• Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and co-ordinate development of materials to execute a quality event
• Supervise venue design & decoration to reflect goals of events
• Negotiate agreements with outside service providers and subcontractors to ensure lowest cost and highest quality
• Maintain a calendar of events and implement a system that enable, and anticipates long-term planning and effective event management for TCG meetings, conferences, and campaigns.
• Identify all aspects of event risks assessments, and crisis planning and management
• Supervise, direct, and co-ordinate activities of personnel, subcontractors and vendors to successfully execute all aspects of events as scheduled
• Develop and execute all necessary follow up with subcontractors, sponsors, and other parties involved
• Develop event materials, such as invitation, MC scripts, and reports
• Ability to identify the new event opportunities for TCG from sponsorships and promotions perspectives

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability
• Ability to work with others closely as team by influence and develop strong relationships across TCG
• Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Ability to effectively translate company objectives into creative event platforms
• Ability to manage staff and external vendors in order to maximize productivity of department
• Excellent knowledge of event management
• Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education and experience

• BA degree
• 3+ years management in events, public relations and marketing

Interested candidates should email a CV and covering letter, including expected remuneration to: wwang@theclimategroup.org by the deadline. (No phone call please)