DEPARTMENT MANAGER – CONFERENCES

The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA), a not-for-profit professional association with more than 9,000 members, seeks an experienced individual to oversee the operations and growth of its conference department.

In this role, you are responsible for developing and delivering several educational conferences for CPA audiences, establishing and fulfilling performance objectives for the department, and providing leadership for two conference coordinators.

The position requires project management, negotiation, budgeting, contract management and member relation skills.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field

·         Prior event management experience

·         5-6 years of experience in a program development or event planning leadership position

·         Management and supervisory experience

This is a full-time position with great benefits. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Lynn Kletscher at mncpa.resumes@mncpa.org

MTGC Legislative Update – May 10, 2016
Less than two weeks left in the 2016 legislative session - it is crunch time!  Legislative leadership and the Governor are working to resolve differences in four major areas – taxes, budget, transportation and bonding before the deadline on May 23rd.
 
Our bill to fund the tourism events pilot project is included in the final negotiations and we need you to contact the conferees to encourage them to support funding for this important program!

Call today!
 
Message:  Please support funding for the tourism events pilot project in the final supplemental budget conference committee report!
 
The tourism events pilot project will benefit communities throughout the state of Minnesota in terms of increased visitors, tourism spending, tax revenues and positive promotion of Minnesota’s image as a vibrant and economically healthy destination!  We need your support!
 
Supplemental Budget Conference Committee Members:
 
Senator Dick Cohen (DFL, St. Paul)
(651) 296-5931 or www.senate.mn/senatorcohenemail
 
Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL, Maplewood)
(651) 296-6820 or www.senate.mn/senatorwigeremail
 
Senator Tom Saxhaug (DFL, Grand Rapids)
Senate Author of the Events Funding bill & EMT Council member
(651) 296-4136 or sen.tom.saxhaug@senate.mn
 
Senator Tony Lourey (DFL, Kerrick)
(651) 296-0293 or sen.tony.lourey@senate.mn
 
Senator Michelle Fischbach (GOP, Paynesville)
(651) 296-2084 or sen.michelle.fischbach@senate.mn
 
Representative Jim Knoblach (GOP, St. Cloud)
(651) 296-6612 or rep.jim.knoblach@house.mn
 
Representative Jenifer Loon (GOP, Eden Prairie)
(651) 296-7449 or rep.jenifer.loon@house.mn
 
Representative Pat Garofalo (GOP, Farmington);
(651) 296-1069 or rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn
 
Representative Matt Dean (GOP, Dellwood)
(651) 296-3018 or rep.matt.dean@house.mn
 
Representative Denny McNamara (GOP, Hastings)
(651) 296-3135 or rep.denny.mcnamara@house.mn
 
Thank you for your support of the MTGC and for taking the time to call and email the members of the budget conference committee asking them to support funding the tourism events pilot project!
 
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
 
Sincerely,

     Sarah Psick, Lobbyist
     Minnesota Tourism Growth Coalition
     info@mntourism.net

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d6f525bdb61d39a038b9ff0f5&id=00090598b1&e=ef15008045

The Fargo Park District is accepting applications for a Program Coordinator position in the Cultural Activities Department.  This is a full-time benefitted position.  Information about the position is attached.

The job is currently posted on our website.  Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested in the position.  Application deadline is May 11, 2016.

If you should have any questions regarding the position, please contact Jenny Satter, Director of Human Resources, at jsatter@fargoparks.com or by phone at #701-499-6085.

Program Coordinator posting April 2016.pdf

Program Coordinator Rheault Farm Coordinator.Apr 2016.pdf

Executive Director Position Available for RiverSouth a newly formed collaboration between Mystic Lake, Canterbury Park, Valleyfair, Renaissance festival, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake.

Link to Executive Director Position: https://canterburyparkjobs.applicantpro.com/jobs/237285.html

Congrats to our very own Amanda Jamison!
Governor Dayton announced today that Amanda has been appointed to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council for a four-year term. The Tourism Council is focused on areas critical to the development and growth of Minnesota tourism.

Amanda is past president of MNFEA and currently sits on our advisory board. She will be a huge asset to the council. Congratulations, Amanda!

http://www.exploreminnesota.com/industry-minnesota/news/emt-express/emt-express-details/?nid=987&utm_source=contactology&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emtexpress-june162015

Here is a link to a Social Media for Events (1).pdf book.  

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