Meeting Planner - (West Sacramento, CA)

Meeting planning, contract negotiation Are you a people person who loves to stay organized? Do you like working in a team environment? We're looking for someone like you to manage our meetings! As RCAC's Meeting Planner, you will be responsible for but not limited to: Secure workshop, conference and board meeting sites - initiate leads through convention bureaus to prospective hotels; review proposals; negotiate contracts; perform site inspection visits; coordinate with trainers to select sites; negotiate rates for food, beverage and audio-visual needs; secure rooms for trainers, staff and board; provide on-site conference management; review bills for accuracy. Resource network development - maintain contacts with government planners, hotel suppliers, and convention and visitor bureaus; attend trade shows; maintain files on resources. Conference budgets - estimate fixed and variable expenses; establish budget and recommend registration charges; track expenses and analyze bills.