Events Manager, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center

Txie

Austin, TX, US
Base: $65,000 - $70,000 depending on qualification...
Fully remote
Event planning and execution
Vendor coordination and management
Budget development and tracking
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center seeks to be the pre-eminent energy center at the intersection of energy, business, law, and policy, focusing on education and convening experts to explore pressing energy industry issues

Job Summary

  • The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center seeks to be the pre-eminent energy center at the intersection of energy, business, law, and policy, focusing on education and convening experts to explore pressing energy industry issues.
  • This position manages all phases of industry and alumni events, ensuring high-quality, professional programs through detailed planning, vendor management, and sponsor engagement.
  • The role requires collaboration across university units and external stakeholders to align messaging and enhance event impact while supporting the Center’s strategic objectives.

Matching Summary

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center seeks to be the pre-eminent energy center at the intersection of energy, business, law, and policy, focusing on education and convening experts to explore pressing energy industry issues.

Salary

Base: $65,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Event planning and execution
  • Vendor coordination and management
  • Budget development and tracking
  • Speaker and panelist support
  • Sponsor engagement and communication
  • Use of Microsoft Office applications
  • On-site event logistics management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with university policies and procedures
  • Supervising student workers or interns
  • Building professional relationships with industry and alumni
  • Use of event management or registration systems
  • Collaboration with multiple university departments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum five years event coordination experience
  • Experience managing complex programs or events
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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