Events Jobs in Wisconsin
Events jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where convention centers, universities, and corporate campuses drive steady demand for coordinators, planners, and production specialists at every level from entry-level assistant to senior director. Employers with a long-standing presence in the state include Fiserv, Epic Systems, and the Wisconsin Center District, all of which maintain active events and hospitality functions year-round. Corporate events, nonprofit galas, and conference management are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events
and Convening Manager
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped
generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the
Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end
the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social
change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives – a Milwaukee for all.
You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Senior Special Events and Convening Manager! The Senior
Special Events and Convening Manager is responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership, project
management and support for the Foundation's varied portfolio of signature events, convenings and stakeholder
engagement experiences. This role collaborates with department liaisons and external event partners to develop
and implement a framework for utilizing events and convenings as strategic tools that advance organizational
priorities, strengthen relationships, amplify the Foundation's brand impact and inspire charitable giving and
collective action. The incumbent fosters collaboration among departments, builds philanthropic partnerships and
requires a command of event leadership and management expertise.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Event Leadership, Enterprise Planning and Execution
- Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams, to identify opportunities and conduct strategic
event planning where events, convenings and partnerships can advance the Foundation's mission,
influence, visibility and collective community impact.
- Serves as the Foundation's subject matter expert and strategic advisor on event vision, audience
engagement, stakeholder experience and convenings.
- Drives event planning and execution across the organization by setting and using universal protocols,
procedures and practices that ensure operational standardization that help advance the Foundation’s
brand, values and a high-quality stakeholder experience.
- Leads an annual organization-wide advance planning process to inform the budget for the upcoming
year’s event slate.
- Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
Enterprise Event Management and Experience Management
- Provides strategic leadership, vision and project management for a range of complex and dynamic
events and convenings.
- Hands-on responsibilities and oversight of tasks and others include: creating and supporting a vision for
multiple events, working with collaborating partners to understand needs/opportunities and set
strategies, determining staffing and resources needed for production, developing and managing a
production plan, managing and assigning associated production logistics, coordinating assignments and
detailed follow-up on tasks, managing event calendaring and stakeholder promotion, effectively
communicating progress and needs to the collaborating team, developing run-of-show documents,
conducting executive briefing, producing an efficient, welcoming day-of event/convening experience,
Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events
and Convening Manager
overseeing day-of event functions (e.g. team of volunteers, partners, vendors), engaging with attendees
and speakers/entertainment, and completing wrap-up communications post event.
- Oversee event budgets, contracts, financial reporting and resource allocation to ensure effective
stewardship of Foundation resources.
- Assesses stakeholder satisfaction, conducts event debriefing for learnings and continuous
improvement, determines outcomes and strategic success, issues results and wrap-up report after
events.
Greater-Together Civic Awards Leadership and Execution
- Serves as the leader for the Foundation’s prestigious Greater Together Awards program.
- Manages the annual nomination through production of the major awards event promotion, which
spotlights the honorees who are shaping a more inclusive, vibrant and equitable Milwaukee for all.
- Serves as the program staff liaison with the selection committee and Marketing and Communications
team to secure program and award visibility.
Partnership Activation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensures events serve as an extension of the Foundation's brand and strategic narrative through consistent
messaging, visual identity, storytelling, audience engagement and brand impact.
- Designs and lead strategic events and convenings that bring together donors, community leaders,
nonprofit partners, elected officials, corporate stakeholders and other key audiences around shared
priorities and opportunities.
- Collaborates with colleagues to activate strategic relationships through events and convenings that
deepen engagement and build trust.
Salary: $74,625
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life
insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, educational assistance and more!
Application Instructions: Please click on the link to apply. Senior Special Events and Convening Manager
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse
backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events
and Convening Manager
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped
generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the
Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end
the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social
change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives – a Milwaukee for all.
You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Senior Special Events and Convening Manager! The Senior
Special Events and Convening Manager is responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership, project
management and support for the Foundation's varied portfolio of signature events, convenings and stakeholder
engagement experiences. This role collaborates with department liaisons and external event partners to develop
and implement a framework for utilizing events and convenings as strategic tools that advance organizational
priorities, strengthen relationships, amplify the Foundation's brand impact and inspire charitable giving and
collective action. The incumbent fosters collaboration among departments, builds philanthropic partnerships and
requires a command of event leadership and management expertise.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Event Leadership, Enterprise Planning and Execution
- Partners with leadership and cross-functional teams, to identify opportunities and conduct strategic
event planning where events, convenings and partnerships can advance the Foundation's mission,
influence, visibility and collective community impact.
- Serves as the Foundation's subject matter expert and strategic advisor on event vision, audience
engagement, stakeholder experience and convenings.
- Drives event planning and execution across the organization by setting and using universal protocols,
procedures and practices that ensure operational standardization that help advance the Foundation’s
brand, values and a high-quality stakeholder experience.
- Leads an annual organization-wide advance planning process to inform the budget for the upcoming
year’s event slate.
- Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
Enterprise Event Management and Experience Management
- Provides strategic leadership, vision and project management for a range of complex and dynamic
events and convenings.
- Hands-on responsibilities and oversight of tasks and others include: creating and supporting a vision for
multiple events, working with collaborating partners to understand needs/opportunities and set
strategies, determining staffing and resources needed for production, developing and managing a
production plan, managing and assigning associated production logistics, coordinating assignments and
detailed follow-up on tasks, managing event calendaring and stakeholder promotion, effectively
communicating progress and needs to the collaborating team, developing run-of-show documents,
conducting executive briefing, producing an efficient, welcoming day-of event/convening experience,
Job Opportunity: Senior Special Events
and Convening Manager
overseeing day-of event functions (e.g. team of volunteers, partners, vendors), engaging with attendees
and speakers/entertainment, and completing wrap-up communications post event.
- Oversee event budgets, contracts, financial reporting and resource allocation to ensure effective
stewardship of Foundation resources.
- Assesses stakeholder satisfaction, conducts event debriefing for learnings and continuous
improvement, determines outcomes and strategic success, issues results and wrap-up report after
events.
Greater-Together Civic Awards Leadership and Execution
- Serves as the leader for the Foundation’s prestigious Greater Together Awards program.
- Manages the annual nomination through production of the major awards event promotion, which
spotlights the honorees who are shaping a more inclusive, vibrant and equitable Milwaukee for all.
- Serves as the program staff liaison with the selection committee and Marketing and Communications
team to secure program and award visibility.
Partnership Activation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensures events serve as an extension of the Foundation's brand and strategic narrative through consistent
messaging, visual identity, storytelling, audience engagement and brand impact.
- Designs and lead strategic events and convenings that bring together donors, community leaders,
nonprofit partners, elected officials, corporate stakeholders and other key audiences around shared
priorities and opportunities.
- Collaborates with colleagues to activate strategic relationships through events and convenings that
deepen engagement and build trust.
Salary: $74,625
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life
insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, educational assistance and more!
Application Instructions: Please click on the link to apply. Senior Special Events and Convening Manager
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse
backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience coordinating events from concept through execution and post-event wrap-up
- Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or Aventri
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills with local Wisconsin suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Familiarity with Wisconsin venue permitting, alcohol licensing through the WDOR, and local ordinances
Events Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a events in Wisconsin?
Most events roles in Wisconsin are entered through a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, event planning, communications, or a related field. Wisconsin does not issue a state license specifically for event planners, but employers strongly favor candidates who have earned the Certified Meeting Professional credential through the Events Industry Council or the Certified Special Events Professional designation. Internships with Milwaukee-area convention centers or Madison's university event offices are among the most reliable ways to build a qualifying portfolio.
Which companies hire eventss in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring eventss in Wisconsin include Bear Country, CBRE, and STAMM, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large healthcare systems, technology firms, and public universities creates a diverse base of in-house events teams that hire year-round.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most events jobs?
Milwaukee, Caledonia, and Neenah have the most events openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its large convention infrastructure, including Fiserv Forum and the Wisconsin Center, while Madison's concentration of state government offices, UW-Madison, and growing tech companies supports a strong secondary market, and Green Bay's tourism economy tied to Lambeau Field and regional hospitality venues accounts for consistent openings in smaller cities.
Are there remote events jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 60% of events openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the largely on-site nature of the work. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are vendor coordination, budget management, and digital event production for virtual or hybrid conference formats.
How can I get hired as a events in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for event assistant or coordinator roles at large Wisconsin institutions such as UW-Madison, Marquette University, or major Milwaukee-area hotels, which regularly hire candidates who are recent graduates. Volunteering with organizations like the Wisconsin Meetings Industry Council or assisting at community festivals builds hands-on experience quickly. A portfolio demonstrating even small-scale event execution, combined with progress toward a CMP credential, gives candidates a clear edge over others without direct employment history.
Where can I find and apply to events jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to events jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to each listing.
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