Events Manager - the State Bar of Michigan (Full Time Hybrid) Lansing, MI.

About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for event strategy, flawless logistics, and collaborative success? The State Bar of Michigan is seeking an Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute SBM meetings, conferences, programs, and special events. In this role, you will oversee the full event planning process from event strategy and development, budgeting and financial reconciliation, venue and vendor coordination, contract administration, registration, event technology, logistics, risk and contingency planning, on-site execution, to post-event evaluation. Additionally, you will coordinate meetings and events held at SBM facilities, ensure proper on-site support, and provide operational support to Lawyer Services and other departmental initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Do

Event Planning & Management: Plan and manage SBM meetings, conferences, programs, and special events from initial development through post-event evaluation, collaborating with internal departments, sections, and committees to ensure alignment with SBM priorities, policies, and member-service goals.
Venues, Vendors & Contracts: Research and evaluate venues and vendors; solicit and evaluate proposals; coordinate contracts and related requirements (including agreements, insurance, deposits, and cancellation provisions); and manage event services such as lodging, food and beverage, AV services, transportation, and entertainment.
Logistics & On-Site Execution: Coordinate event logistics and on-site execution, including registration, staffing, speakers, schedules, attendee communications, hospitality, awards, signage, and seating, ensuring effective delivery across all participants.
Risk & Contingency Planning: Identify and address operational, logistical, accessibility, safety, and technology risks; develop appropriate contingency plans, timelines, production schedules, run-of-show documents, and checklists.
Facility Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for external organizations and individuals using SBM meeting facilities, coordinating all meeting arrangements (room setup, catering, tech requirements) and providing on-site support.
Event Technology & Software: Develop and maintain proficiency in SBM's event management software as the primary internal resource for event setup, registration, communications, reporting, system integration, and quality assurance.
Calendar & Program Development: Maintain a 12-month calendar of meetings, events, and programming; monitor scheduling conflicts, resources, and staffing requirements; and analyze legal and association trends to recommend new member experiences.
Sponsorships & Exhibitors: Develop and manage sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, including packages, prospect solicitation, agreements, benefit fulfillment, and post-event reporting.
Financial Management: Develop and monitor event budgets and financial activity from initial budget through final reconciliation, expenses, invoices, revenue, and closeouts in accordance with SBM policies.
Evaluation & Reporting: Maintain accurate event records and analyze participation, financial results, evaluations, and member feedback to assess performance and improve the attendee experience.
Cross-Departmental & Operational Support: Support the Outreach Department with section portal administration, collaborate with Communications on promotional assets, coordinate event technology with IT, and provide support to the Lawyer Services call center, member records, and merchandise inventory as needed.

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of professional meeting and event planning experience; additional customer service or related professional experience preferred.
Certifications: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or comparable professional designation preferred.
Core Competencies & Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of event planning and operations, including venue and vendor management, budgeting, registration, event technology, audiovisual support, and on-site coordination.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and prioritization skills to manage multiple events, projects, vendors, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, event management technology, and association management systems such as iMIS.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills to work effectively with staff, members, volunteers, vendors, and external partners.
Ability to effectively use technology and data to improve event administration, reporting, efficiency, and the member experience.
Work Requirements: Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

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Salary range $55,000 - $65,000/year

Business Analyst & Software Developer for the State Bar of Michigan (Full Time - Hybrid) Lansing, MI.

About the Role

Are you an analytical problem-solver who bridges the gap between business needs and hands-on software engineering? The State Bar of Michigan is seeking a Business Analyst & Software Developer to translate organizational requirements into scalable technical solutions, design and develop software applications, and ensure systems align with organizational goals. In this role, you will excel at both strategic thinking and technical execution across the full software development lifecycle. Reporting within our IT & Operations team, you will collaborate closely with product owners, QA, UX, and operational teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact systems while providing end-user support and continuous system optimization.

What You’ll Do

Requirements & Workflow Analysis: Engage stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business needs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design optimized future-state processes.
Technical Design & Architecture: Translate business requirements into technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and clear development plans.
Software Development & Integration: Build, test, and deploy applications using modern programming languages and frameworks. Implement RESTful APIs and manage complex system integrations.
Data Modeling & Analytics: Perform data modeling, write SQL queries, and generate insights to support organizational decision-making.
Quality Assurance & Testing: Assist in test planning, execute unit testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to deliver clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Documentation & User Support: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical designs, release notes, and user guides. Provide training and ongoing technical support to end users.
Continuous Improvement & Troubleshooting: Diagnose system issues, perform root cause analysis, implement long-term fixes, and identify opportunities to enhance development workflows.

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in software development and business analysis, with familiarity across full SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall frameworks.
Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript), SQL, data modeling, RESTful APIs, and Git-based version control. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, iMIS, and DNN.
Interpersonal & Analytical Savvy: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; clear, confident communication style with a demonstrated ability to build stakeholder relationships and align differing perspectives toward a shared solution.

Preferred Attributes

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or DNN.
Exposure to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
Understanding of UI/UX design principles and secure coding practices.
Knowledge of data privacy, access control awareness, or relevant industry-specific domain knowledge.

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