Responsibilities

Marketing and Event Coordination for the Conference Center

Performs market research and collaborates with the Center Director and UGA CAES to develop and implement consistent, cohesive marketing and event promotion plans.

Supports the Center Director in all aspects of marketing and event coordination by identifying, recruiting, and securing potential clients for conferences, meetings, and special events.

Conducts outreach to prospective clients for both marketing and event recruitment purposes.

Engages in marketing, outreach, and promotional activities to increase awareness of the Conference Center and drive interest in hosted events and services.

Meets with clients to advise and consult on available promotions, event packages, space options, and support services offered by the Conference Center.

Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of events, including conferences, workshops, meetings, and special functions, ensuring client needs and institutional standards are met.

Works closely with the local tourism board and Chamber of Commerce to promote the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center and its events to industry partners, new residents relocating to Georgia, and the surrounding Tifton area.

Compiles, maintains, and manages client mailing and email databases to support targeted marketing campaigns and event outreach efforts, ensuring communications align with client interests and business needs.

Training of new conference planners

Supervising conference planners

Perform annual evaluations of conference planners

Consults with vendors in negotiating contracts, budget management and business recaps.

Participates in leadership conference planning committees and meetings.

Coordinates onsite management of highly complex events.