•Planning and coordinating meetings, programs, and events for all boards and committees of the CRA and its two affiliate organizations •Developing and managing proposals and contracts for outside services •Assuming full responsibility for meeting space selection, contracts, and set up •Preparing all forms of written communication surrounding events/program and presentations for a diverse audience including members, providers, partners, elected officials, media, and staff •Planning and running events for the association including the annual Colorado Restaurant Show, the Industry Spotlight Awards, golf tournaments, political dinners and other events as needed •Selling exhibit spaces for the Colorado Restaurant Show •Managing the overall sponsorship program including corporate and event sponsorships. Meeting with current and potential sponsors. Overseeing all sponsorship fulfillment. •Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, polished professional who thrives on multi-tasking, problem solving, and providing incomparable external and internal customer service, while using discretion and maintaining strict confidentiality in dealing with a diverse assortment of individuals and issues. Ability to be flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient is crucial to this position.