Hanger, Inc.

Director of National Events

Hanger, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AustinTexasUnited States

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About the role

  • Manage and coordinate Hanger LIVE and national patient-focused event logistics with event teams from pre-planning to concept development to completion to include but not limited to registration, communication, agendas, scheduling, travel/transportation, accommodations, menus, liaison with education component/vendors/exhibits, audio-visual, presentation and event production.
  • Research and negotiate vendor/venue contracts and provide oversight of vendor/venue commitments to include hotel, travel, AV, décor, scanning, furniture, entertainment, printers, mobile applications, drayage, and transportation and video/photo crews.
  • Develop, oversee and actively manage all areas of the Hanger LIVE budget.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to clearly communicate event execution timing and expectations.
  • Research and recommend new systems and applications supporting conferences and events.
  • Interact with senior leadership to provide updates and recommendations on event execution and planning.
  • Provide on-site event leadership and partnership to deliver event as planned and serve as on-site lead for clear direction, to answer questions and provide solutions.
  • Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of other large-scale enterprise events and meetings that require advanced logistics and support to include but limited to regional meetings, Board meetings, and town halls.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of event planning and management experience for large-scale multi-million dollar corporate events
  • Bachelor's degree
  • A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
  • Extremely well organized with excellent time management skills
  • Superb critical reasoning skills, complemented by decisive and expedient change management skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple projects
  • Experience effectively researching and negotiating venue sites, hotels, meeting spaces, and transportation
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Experience leading support teams in coordinating events and projects, as well as working directly with vendors and contractors
  • Experience with managing events with high production value to include an understanding of effective theater/show production
  • Ability to collaborate across various internal teams and external partners and contractors
  • Experience with management of food and beverage services, marketing and collateral development, venue oversight, and exhibit management
  • Well-versed in hospitality trends and technologies
  • Complex problem solving ability
  • Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
  • Effective interpersonal skills with strong negotiation knowledge and ability
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
  • Ability to manage several projects at a time
  • Ability to work extended hours as required
  • Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
  • Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
  • Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
  • Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
  • Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
  • PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
  • Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
event planningevent managementproject managementbudget managementvendor negotiationcontract managementlogistics coordinationtheater/show productionfinancial analysisfood and beverage management
Soft Skills
time managementcritical reasoningchange managementleadershipcollaborationproblem solvinginterpersonal skillsnegotiationorganizational skillscommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license