Position Title: Manager, Events
Supervises: Employees to be mutually agreed upon
Reports To: Director, Events
Duration: September 2025 – May 31, 2026
Opportunity: The Arizona Major Events Host Committee (“AMEHC”) is responsible for planning and executing a successful Women’s Final Four in 2026. Guiding principles of the AMEHC create a framework for achieving success and maximizing the positive impacts on Arizona communities:
1) Showcase Arizona on a Global Platform
2) Fuel economic engine for the Region
3) Leave a positive legacy for the State
The AMEHC works in partnership with the NCAA and local & national stakeholders to create a positive experience for all attendees, Arizona residents, local businesses, the hospitality community, credentialed media, visitors to Arizona, local and national sponsors as well as participating players, and team personnel.
Role: The Events Manager will play a key role in supporting the planning, logistics, and execution of AMEHC events surrounding the 2026 Women’s Final Four. This position will collaborate closely with internal departments, external partners, and vendors to ensure seamless event delivery that aligns with AMEHC’s goals.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Events in developing and executing the full scope of AMEHC events.
- Assist in the planning and production of all AMEHC events:
· Support creative and operational planning for signature and special events
· Coordinate logistics and timelines across departments and vendors
· Help manage third-party vendor relationships and procurement
· Work with Partnerships team to fulfill partner activation and hospitality needs
· Support Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding
· Assist with volunteer planning and day-of event support
· Coordinate with Operations team to address safety, access, and operational requirements
- Potential AMEHC events may include, but are not limited to:
· Site visits and hosting opportunities
· VIP Partner Events
· Planning trip(s) for Partners & Staff
· Golf Tournaments
· Media & Press Events
- Remain organized and multitask efficiently while managing multiple events and details at one time.
- Serve as a key support for local venue coordination and programs, managing communication with participating venues, tracking venue details, and assisting with online portal and program logistics.
· Help maintain accurate venue details and master event calendar
· Conduct venue research and support venue contracting and logistics
· Communicate with vendors, venues, and internal departments to keep all parties aligned and informed
- Manage intern(s) and volunteers as directed by supervisor.
- Maintains budget awareness throughout planning; ensures all event decisions align with financial guidelines.
- Prepare and deliver thorough post-event recap reports.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications/Competencies:
- Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of professional event management experience.
- Proven track record of planning and executing professional events.
- Demonstrates understanding of the Arizona event, business and venue landscape to develop plans for maximum success.
- Strong relationship, budget, and project management skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and challenges in a highly dynamic, fast-paced and fluid environment, while remaining positive, productive, and professional.
- Demonstrates ability to be proactive, solution-oriented, and respond quickly and succinctly to audibles.
- Ability to lead and collaborate with staff across AMEHC disciplines to best accomplish the goals of the Committee.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Works with a sense of urgency and diplomacy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Team player and positive mojo – ability to work well with all internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits/Perks Summary:
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a thoughtfully curated benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our team members. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where team members can thrive both professionally and personally. Team member benefits reflect our commitment to valuing and investing in our employees.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits and perks including:
- Health Insurance Stipend
- Retirement Planning Support: 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave Programs
- Wellness Stipend
- Cell Phone Stipend
- And a variety of other perks
The Arizona Major Events Host Committee, an Arizona 501(c)(3) private non-profit corporation, is an equal opportunity employer.
