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Weekend Event Registration Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Marketing (Events)

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

... invitations, registration processes, and attendee engagement activities. Event Performance ... Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends during major events and/or to meet ...

Event and Meeting Manager

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$90.80K - $119.20K/yr

Create, modify and manage online registration websites for events * Develop event themes that align ... Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed WORKING CONDITIONS * Normal office demands #LI-JR1 ...

Event and Meeting Manager

Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid

$90.80K - $119.20K/yr

Create, modify and manage online registration websites for events * Develop event themes that align ... Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed WORKING CONDITIONS * Normal office demands #LI-JR1 ...

Event and Meeting Manager

Bolingbrook, IL · Hybrid

$90.80K - $119.20K/yr

Create, modify and manage online registration websites for events * Develop event themes that align ... Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed WORKING CONDITIONS * Normal office demands #LI-JR1 ...

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How much do weekend event registration jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend event registration in Chicago, IL is $43,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,100.00 and $48,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Event Registration vs Event Coordinator?

AspectWeekend Event RegistrationEvent Coordinator
Primary RoleManage attendee sign-ups and check-ins during events on weekendsPlan, organize, and oversee entire events from start to finish
Required SkillsCustomer service, basic computer skills, event check-in proceduresProject management, communication, vendor coordination
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, registration booths, on-site during eventsOff-site planning, on-site supervision, multiple event locations

Weekend Event Registration focuses on managing attendee check-in and registration during weekend events, requiring customer service skills and basic technical knowledge. In contrast, an Event Coordinator handles comprehensive event planning, coordination, and execution, often working behind the scenes. Both roles are essential in the event industry but differ in scope, responsibilities, and work environment.

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Sr. Events Planner II (Hybrid)

$61.80K - $82.03K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Sr. Events Planner II (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Events Planner II (Hybrid) on our Corporate Services team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This position will manage and supervise AMA sponsored meetings and provide meeting services support to AMA units in planning and coordinating ancillary meetings. Responsible for end-to-end meeting and conference management for short and long-term planning, utilizing standard processes and procedures and serving as on-site liaison with hotel and stakeholders for assigned events.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meeting Event Management
  • Coordinate and manage exhibit booth requirements
  • Coordinate and manage internal and external meetings and events in-person, virtually and hybrid
  • Develop timelines and help advise on resource availability for current and incoming projects to provide input on feasibility
  • Responsible for coordinating logistics and other workshop/meeting-related requirements, which includes overseeing and implementing safety, security and emergency protocols across all assigned meetings.
  • Selects sites, negotiate rates, and execute contracts
  • Serve as a liaison for the Group with internal stakeholders including finance and legal
  • Build and maintain relationships with hotels and vendor suppliers
  • Responsible for tracking the budget and guiding the BU on budget development. Reconcile pre/post show reports and post-event billing and ensure timely payments. Assist with chargebacks and financial reporting related to event platforms
  • Support sustainability initiatives in event planning and vendor selection
  • Assess repeat meetings and recommend innovative meeting approaches
CVENT Event Management
  • Create event pages
  • Monitor and generate reports
  • Provide online and onsite registration support for events and helping the department, including but not limited to processing meeting registrations and payments

May include other responsibilities as assigned


REQUIREMENTS:

1. Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
2. Minimum 5+ years' experience in meeting-related field: registration, and planning required
3. Certified meeting planner (CMP) preferred. CVENT certification preferred
4. Excellent time management skills - works well under pressure able to respond quickly and calmly to last minute changes
5. Ability to supervise temporary staff at meetings
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written to interact with staff at all levels with mutual respect; demonstrated ability to handle complaints and problems in a congenial, efficient, service-oriented manner
7. Strong planning and organization skills to meet deadlines and handle different stages of multiple meetings simultaneously
8. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows 10, Teams and Zoom and some experience in registration and meetings management related software packages
9. Experience managing budget required
10. Demonstrated experience with vendor management and rate negotiations
11. Familiarity with nonprofit sectors and health care industry preferred
12. Some travel required
13. Some evening and weekend work required

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.


This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $61,800-$82,025. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION


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About American Medical Association

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Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. As the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care, the AMA delivers on this mission by representing physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removing obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care and training the leaders of tomorrow.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1847