Major Events and Awards Manager (Houston)

Position Summary

Are you an energetic, organized professional who loves creating memorable experiences and building meaningful relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same? If youre passionate about events, hospitality, and the homebuilding industry, wed love to meet you.

The Greater Houston Builders Association, the largest local home builders association in Texas and third largest in the nation, is seeking a Major Events and Awards Manager who excels at turning ideas into impactful experiences. In this role, youll work closely with enthusiastic volunteers, industry partners, and GHBA staff to plan and execute events that elevate our members engagement and support the continued growth of the homebuilding community across our 12-county region.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, outstanding communication and customer service skills, and the ability to juggle multiple moving parts with confidence and professionalism.

Why You Will Love This Role

GHBA is a mission-driven, relationship-focused organization that values teamwork, creativity, and professional growth. Full-time employees enjoy :

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

16 paid holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Years off

Up to 16 days of PTO annually, with additional accrual over time

Work-from-home Fridays, plus two additional flex WFH days each month (so long as they dont conflict with organization events / meetings)

The opportunity to support exciting events throughout the Houston region

A collaborative team invested in your success

Some GHBA events take place outside of regular work hours. If you enjoy hands-on event energy and connecting with people, you will find this aspect rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all volunteers, sponsors, and attendees receive strong value and a positive experience.

Plan, coordinate, manage, and execute a wide range of events from intimate committee meetings to major industry gatherings and signature association programs.

Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee logistics for indoor and outdoor events.

Provide support to the Sales and Marketing Council and its board of directors.

Work with committees that contribute to Sales and Marketing Council programs and events.

Manage budgets, track financial results for events, and help cultivate sponsor relationships.

Lead administration of the Million Dollar Circle and Houstons Best PRISM Awards programs.

Travel within GHBAs 12-county service region up to 20 percent of the time.

Perform additional duties as needed to support GHBAs mission.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Three or more years of experience in hospitality and / or event management

Customer service mindset with a flexible and solutions-oriented attitude

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage volunteers, peers, and / or staff

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to support occasional evening or weekend events

Experience managing events ranging from 50 to 800 attendees

At least one year of contract negotiation experience

Ability to lift 25 pounds

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

Experience or interest in the homebuilding industry

Strong judgment, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality

Familiarity with event management or client management software

Experience administering awards management systems

A resourceful, quick-thinking approach and a figure it out mentality

A meticulous eye for detail in all stages of event planning

Experience with associations or nonprofit development is a plus