Jobs & Internships Title:
Event Manager | Full-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center
Post Date
1/26/2026
Expiration Date
4/26/2026
Details:
The Event Manager at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) and its Campus is the nucleus of every event responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of event delivery. As the primary liaison between clients, internal MBCC teams, contract partners, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and other key internal/external stakeholders, the Event Manager ensures every detail is executed with precision, professionalism, efficiency and outstanding guest service.
Rooted in a hospitality-first philosophy, this role champions the MBCCs commitment to excellence in customer service and venue management ensuring exceptional events and memorable experiences for all guests. Responsibilities include adherence to the event planning guide, event license agreement, and managing the full event lifecycle, from pre-event planning through post-event analysis. The role drives key initiatives in sustainability, revenue growth, and continuous improvement, while exemplifying hospitality-based service standards and maintaining a visible, responsive presence throughout each event.
This role pays an annual salary of $68,000-$75,000
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)
This position will remain open until February 27, 2026.
About the Venue
The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings. The new 800-room, connected Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, is under development and slated to open in late 2027.
A LEED Silver certified green building, the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom, 500,000 square feet of flexible exhibition halls, 4 junior ballrooms, outdoor terraces & parks, and 84 breakout rooms. The MBCCs immediate proximity to lively South Beach, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and many other Miami Beach cultural arts attractions make it an ideal venue for your next event.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with excellence. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event or convention services, hospitality, or related industry.
Experience in or with convention centers, hotels with meeting or ballroom space, or multi-use venues is essential, along with a strong understanding of hospitality-driven event operations, service standards, and client service models.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation delivery.
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Demonstrated customer service expertise with proven conflict resolution abilities.
Financial proficiency in forecasting, billing reconciliation, and budget tracking.
Familiarity with event services and banquet standards, venue management and culinary terminology, and room setup configurations.
Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate across departments and contract partners.
Working knowledge of union labor environments.
Sales minded approach with a customer service mindset with the ability to identify upsell opportunities and recommend value-added services that enhance the client experience while supporting revenue goals and budget alignment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Knowledgeable Momentus (Ungerboeck), AutoCAD, and database management tools.
Experienced with Corrigo or similar work order/maintenance management systems (e.g., HOTSOS, UpKeep).
Familiar with Coupa or compatible procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Jaggaer, Basware, Tipalti).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is preferred.
Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) is a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certifications preferred.
OSHA 10 Certification is a plus
Other relevant certifications and continuing education in sustainability, revenue management, digital event strategy, or venue and exhibition management are also highly valued.
Comments:
Apply online: www.miamibeachconvention.com/center-info/careers
Employer:
Oak View Group
Contact:
Miami Beach Convention Center
Address:
1901 Convention Ctr Dr
Website:
https://www.miamibeachconvention.com/center-info/careers