Director, Registration & Events

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of the registration for NCBA events including the Cattle Industry Convention, Summer Business Meeting, and other NCBA meetings as needed. Additionally, this position serves as a key member of the meetings team responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of the Cattle Industry Convention, Summer Business Meeting, and other NCBA meetings. This position functions as the lead authority on NCBA registration and housing systems, registration policies, procedures, customer service, and onsite registration operations. The Director oversees vendor relationships, registration planning and execution, onsite staffing, and operational processes related to registration. Additionally, this position manages several small meetings throughout the year and contributes to the continued improvement and effectiveness of NCBA event operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of NCBA’s registration and housing practices and procedures for Convention, Summer Business Meeting, and other NCBA meetings as needed.
• Directs all registration-related event details for the Cattle Industry Convention, Summer Business Meeting, and additional NCBA events.
• Oversees registration operations onsite, including management of NCBA staff, temporary personnel, and vendor partners serving within the registration function.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for registration and housing operations internally and externally.
• Leads management of official housing, registration suppliers, and related vendor partnerships.
• Responsible for management of several suppliers for the Cattle Industry Convention including the RFP process, contract negotiations, budgeting, and onsite management.
• Develops operational procedures, timelines, and processes to support successful execution of registration and housing functions.
• Serves as lead or team captain for registration-related tactical events and initiatives within NCBA meetings.
• Collaborates with internal departments, stakeholders, exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors to support successful event operations.
• Assists as needed with logistical aspects of NCBA events including transportation, lodging, and attendee experience initiatives.
• Manages additional small meetings outside of Convention.
• Some travel is required and may be extensive at times, including weekends (sometimes early/late hours)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
• Other job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, business administration, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE –  Minimum 7-10 years of convention and meeting planning experience.  Registration and/or housing systems experience helpful.
• EQUIVALENCY - None
• CERTIFICATION(S) – None
• SKILLS- Excellent communication, collaboration and customer service skills.  Individual must be innovative and possess excellent coordination skills.  Develop proficiency in Microsoft office products (especially word, excel, and PowerPoint), basic accounting/cash controls, basic html coding and general computer systems administration to ensure efficient and effective registration and housing processes.  Strong attention to details and ability to positively impact team environment.

Company Description

Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry. NCBA works to achieve the vision: "To be the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry."

NCBA was voted a Denver Post 2021 Top Workplace by employees based on several aspects of workplace culture including collaboration, execution and excellence. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to intern on our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Time

  EEO Statement
  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. 
  
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