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DTE Energy

Contract Administrator

Breckenridge, MI

... events that impact service to our customers. Job Summary Job Summary Ensure adherence to ... Reviews & maintains a familiarity with the contracts between the Company & contractors for an ...

DTE Energy

Contract Administrator

Breckenridge, MI · On-site

... events that impact service to our customers. Job Summary Job Summary Ensure adherence to ... Reviews & maintains a familiarity with the contracts between the Company & contractors for an ...

DTE Energy

SPM Contract Manager II

Detroit, MI · On-site

$87K - $117K/yr

... other events that impact service to our customers. Job Summary Responsible for business unit ... Define contract terms/conditions in accordance with company standards * Manage post award contract ...

Epoch Catering

Banquet Houseman Supervisor

Novi, MI · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

... Contract Event Labor Position Summary The Banquet Housemen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all event setup, breakdown, room turnover, and related facility support operations within a 420,000 ...

Michigan Association of School Boards

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Conference & Events Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

$65K - $78K/yr

Coordinate event logistics, registration, venues, vendors, contracts, and onsite operations. Manage event budgets, financial reconciliations, work plans, onsite operations, and vendor relations.

Michigan Association of School Boards

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Conference & Events Manager

Dewitt, MI · On-site

$65K - $78K/yr

Coordinate event logistics, registration, venues, vendors, contracts, and onsite operations. Manage event budgets, financial reconciliations, work plans, onsite operations, and vendor relations.

Michigan Association of School Boards

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Conference & Events Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

$65K - $78K/yr

Coordinate event logistics, registration, venues, vendors, contracts, and onsite operations. Manage event budgets, financial reconciliations, work plans, onsite operations, and vendor relations.

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What is the difference between Contract Events vs Contract Administrators?

AspectContract EventsContract Administrators
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications requiredOften require certifications like Certified Contract Manager (CCM)
Work EnvironmentEvent planning, coordination, and management settingsOffice-based, contract management departments
Industry UsageUsed in event planning, corporate, and government sectorsCommon in legal, corporate, and government contract management
Primary FocusManaging and executing contract-related eventsOverseeing contract processes and administration

Contract Events focus on planning and executing events related to contracts, such as negotiations or launches. Contract Administrators handle the ongoing management, compliance, and administration of contracts. While both roles involve contracts, Contract Events are event-specific, whereas Contract Administrators manage the broader contract lifecycle.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Contract Events roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Contract Events often face challenges such as managing tight deadlines, coordinating with multiple vendors, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Balancing client expectations while handling last-minute changes is also common. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and maintaining detailed records can help overcome these challenges. Collaborating closely with legal, procurement, and event planning teams is essential for smooth execution and risk mitigation.

What is another word for contract?

In the context of contract events, another word for contract is agreement or arrangement. These terms refer to a formal or informal understanding between parties, often documented or legally binding, which is common in event planning and management roles. Familiarity with contract terminology is useful for contract events professionals when reviewing or negotiating agreements.

What are contract events?

Contract events refer to planned activities or gatherings that are organized based on the terms of a contract. These can include conferences, meetings, corporate parties, trade shows, and other professional events where roles, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly outlined in a formal agreement. A contract event manager typically oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of such events to ensure all contractual obligations are met, including budget, logistics, and client expectations. This role often requires strong organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

What is the definition of a contract?

A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties that outlines specific obligations and terms. In contract events roles, understanding contracts is essential for ensuring compliance and clear communication during event planning and execution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Events Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Events Manager, you need expertise in event planning, contract negotiation, and project management, often supported by a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software (such as Cvent or Eventbrite), budgeting tools, and contract management systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure seamless event execution, cost-effective contract handling, and positive stakeholder experiences.

What are the 5 key elements of a contract?

The five key elements of a contract are offer, acceptance, consideration, mutual intent to be bound, and legal capacity. For contract events roles, understanding these elements ensures clear agreements between organizers and clients, often supported by written documentation and adherence to legal standards.

What are the 4 rules of a contract?

In contract events roles, the four fundamental rules of a contract are mutual agreement, consideration, legal capacity, and lawful purpose. These ensure that the contract is valid and enforceable, which is essential when coordinating event logistics, managing vendors, and adhering to legal standards. Understanding these rules helps event professionals create clear, binding agreements for successful event execution.
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Infographic showing various Contract Events job openings in Michigan as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.
BOLD Lansing Coordinator (CONTRACT)

BOLD Lansing Coordinator (CONTRACT)

City of Lansing, MI

Lansing, MI • On-site

$62K - $72K/yr

Contractor

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary : $62,400.00 - $72,800.00 Annually
Location : REO Elementary, MI
Job Type: Contract
Job Number: 06032026
Department: ECON DEV & PLN
Division: Office of Finanical Empowerment
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Job Advertisement
The City of Lansing's Office of Financial Empowerment Division, within the Department of Economic, Development & Planning is seeking a BOLD Coordinator to manage all day-to-day aspects of the Lansing SAVE program and assist with setting strategic direction for the program by developing goals, objectives, and identifying the means to meet them. This position will also oversee community outreach and marketing efforts that may include hosting events at schools, recruiting volunteers, direct mail, email, telephone calls, hosting "office hours", and/or other methods.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:
  • Hours: 40 Hours, includes some evening and weekend hours, when needed.
This is a CONTRACT Position (temporary, part-time, and "at-will") with the City of Lansing. It may be terminated by either the City or the Contract Employee at any time, with or without cause, upon written notice to the other party.
Contract will expire on June 30, 2027 (End of City of Lansing Fiscal Year), unless terminated earlier. Renewal of contract will be determined by Department Leadership.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Social Work, Marketing, Education, or related field, highly preferred.
  • Two (2) years or more of work experience in an office setting, highly preferred.
  • Two (2) years or more of work experience in non-profit, community development, and/or community engagement.
  • A background in one or more of the following: Accounting, Finance, Education, Economics, Social Work, Social Service Delivery, Marketing, Teaching, Nonprofit, Community and/or Stakeholder Engagement (both training and experience in these industries will be considered).
  • A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
  • Experience in event planning, whether as an employee or a volunteer.
  • Experience in fundraising events, activities and/or campaigns.
  • Experience in project management and recording, reporting on status to goals (what has happened) and strategy (what will happen next).
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, particularly in tracking data to outcomes.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Manages all day-to-day aspects of the Lansing SAVE program; implements and evaluates changes to improve program results, operations and efficiencies; determines and implements (upon approval) policies, procedures, best practices, priorities and performance standards.
  • Collaborates with the City of Lansing Office of Financial Empowerment Division Manager and Municipal Financial Empowerment Program Manager to set the strategic direction for Lansing SAVE program, developing goals and objectives and identifying the means to meet them.
  • Oversees all Lansing SAVE and BOLD Lansing community outreach and marketing efforts in order to drive program participation and increase savings rates. This may include hosting events at schools, recruiting volunteers, direct mail, email, telephone calls, hosting "office hours", or other methods.
  • Manages marketing campaign including social media for Lansing SAVE and BOLD Lansing
  • Serves as the first point of contact for all key stakeholders for the Lansing SAVE program and the BOLD Lansing continuum of supports including city agencies, Lansing School District, the financial institution where the Lansing SAVE accounts are held, community groups, non-profit organizations, evaluators, vendors, national stakeholders, and other program partners.
  • Plans and hosts BOLD Lansing partner meetings monthly, except for July and December, with at least 5 of the meetings being in-person.
  • Combine the Lansing School District and financial institution Lansing SAVE data quarterly at minimum and use to populate the Lansing SAVE Performance Metrics, which include average balance and participation rate disseminated by race/ethnicity, gender, and several other variables. Schedule and conduct Performance Metrics meetings. Use the end of summer / beginning of fall meeting to collaboratively update the annual goals. This process also includes working with the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC - another program of the Office of Financial Empowerment) to review the overlap between FEC clients and SAVE parents, and their average balance and participation rate as compared to families who have not engaged with FEC.
  • Work to continuously improve the BOLD Lansing metrics, which include Lansing SAVE participation rate, FAFSA completion rate, and Promise Scholarship application submission rate. Other metrics which should be closely monitored are on-time graduation rate, and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion.
  • Track interactions with families and students on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
  • Propose, and with approval, carry out initiatives which overlap two programs. For instance, we conducted a pilot program that delivered financial counseling from the FEC to current Lansing Promise Scholars.
  • Updates the Lansing SAVE city website and the BOLD Lansing website quarterly.
  • Drafts social media posts and press releases, for the Mayor's Communications staff. Shares the relevant posts of every BOLD Lansing partner, daily.
  • Sends a monthly email to all BOLD partners to find out the events and engagement efforts on each partner's calendar for the upcoming month. Compiles these and sends in one email to the partners, monthly.
  • Sends out monthly communications to Lansing SAVE parents, students, teachers and/or community partners (this could be a newsletter, letters, emails and/or mailing).
  • Attends as many partner events as possible, especially ones hosted by the school district.
  • Assists in the development of fundraising strategies (i.e. Donor relations, Grant Tracking, Grant Reports, Grant Applications, etc.) to raise funds and awareness with foundation, corporate and individual donors.
  • Work with the Lansing School District and Lansing SAVE partner financial institution to facilitate account enrollment, seed funding accuracy, and all philanthropic deposits and tracking thereof, including incentives.
  • Oversee the flow of data and management of data for Lansing SAVE and BOLD Lansing.
  • Oversee the Youth Initiative staff (up to 5 high school liaisons who serve in an intern capacity for SAVE and BOLD).
  • Provide information and documentation to account holders, parents, and the broader Lansing community, including conducting presentations and webinars. This includes participating in BOLD partners' events, but also in taking initiative to schedule events.
  • Attend statewide and national meetings and conferences and bring the knowledge gained at them to the position and to leadership.
  • Work to have a parent or guardian volunteer (who may be provided with a stipend, if funds allow) at each elementary and middle school who serves as a liaison between SAVE and BOLD and the school's staff and families. Coordinate training for volunteers. Potential connections for this include Lansing School District Parent University, College Advisors in the schools, School Counselors, school district enrollment events, Promise Pathfinders and Parent Community Advisory Council (PCAC). Will work with the district to have regular content in the weekly Superintendent Newsletter.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Application Special Instructions
Attach resume, cover letter, and OFFICIAL transcripts to application.
No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment
01
Identify your highest level of education
  • None
  • Highschool/GED
  • One year or less of College
  • Two years or less of College
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Master Degree
  • PhD
  • Juris Doctorate

02
Identify your major or area of concentration
03
How much general office experience do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • 4 or more years

04
How much experience do you possess in non-profit, community development, and/or community engagement?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • 4 or more years

05
Please select the background(s) in which you have experience in (please check all that apply):
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Education
  • Economics
  • Social Work
  • Social Service Delivery
  • Marketing
  • Teaching
  • Non-profit
  • Community/Stakeholder Engagement

06
Please select the area(s) in which you have experience in (please check all that apply):
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising for events, activities, and/or campaigns
  • Project Management
  • Record keeping/Reporting
  • Strategic Planning

07
What is your skill level using MS Excel?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

08
Please briefly describe your experience related to the position:
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