National Resident Event Manager

Overview

Strategic planning and execution of national resident engagement events for military housing.

Key Responsibilities

• event planning
• budget management
• vendor negotiation
• metrics analysis
• cross‑functional coordination
• compliance oversight

Tasks

-Manages event calendars, budgets, vendor relationships, and logistics across multiple locations and time zones. -Devises and implements both long-term (multi-year) and short-term resident event strategies and tactics for HMC. -Ensures all events comply with safety, legal, and operational standards. -Provides training and support to site-level staff on best practices for event execution and resident engagement. -Develops and implements resident programs to include resident-related activities, events, and community gatherings. -Unifies and guides resident “engagement” activities and events. -Tracks and analyzes resident engagement metrics and satisfaction data to improve event programming continually. -Works collaboratively to identify business opportunities that exist for elevating customer experience and implements changes to effect positive experience outcomes. -Partners with site teams to plan and execute high-impact events tailored to local community needs while maintaining enterprise-wide consistency. -Serves as a brand ambassador and advocate for resident experience across the enterprise. -Through heightened customer outcomes and improved operations, impacts financial results and mitigates risk at the assigned project -Develops and oversees a national resident event strategy that aligns with HMC’s brand and resident experience goals. -Travel may include visits to military housing sites across the country for event planning and execution (on as needed basis) about 10%. -Leads cross-functional coordination with marketing, communications, and property management teams to promote events and maximize participation. Leads leadership to identify opportunities in the customer experience and agree on strategies, tactics, and outcomes. -Sources and negotiates with vendors, sponsors, and community partners to enhance event offerings and reduce costs. -Maintains accurate documentation of event plans, budgets, attendance, and feedback.

Requirements

• event management
• crm
• bachelor's
• leadership
• budgeting
• resident engagement

What You Bring

-1-3 years event planning and management, overseeing national programs. Required -Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position. -Creative problem-solving and adaptability. -Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or related field Preferred -1-3 years experience working with military communities or housing. Preferred -4-6 years customer/resident engagement experience. Required -Strong leadership and project management skills. -Requires a detail-oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and basic knowledge of property management activities. -Budgeting and vendor negotiation expertise. -Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with the ability to establish strong working relationships with departments and site teams. -Deep understanding of community-building and resident engagement strategies. -Ability to gather and analyze resident sentiment and satisfaction data to drive engagement. -Proficiency in event management software and CRM platforms. -Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills. -1-3 years experience in hospitality, property management, trade shows, or large-scale event planning. Preferred -Knowledge of the housing or hospitality industries is a strong plus. -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

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About Hunt Military Communities

-Born out of a 1969 military housing contract, the company has grown into America’s largest owner‑operator of on‑base family homes. -Its portfolio spans nearly 60,000 residences across over 55 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force installations nationwide. -Beyond walls, it fosters connection—hosting events, programs like ‘Little Heroes’, and family‑focused initiatives with local impact. -Unusual for property firms, it built its own Universal Lease model and was featured on PBS and Lifetime’s Military Makeover series. -Operating under parent Hunt Companies, this privately held business reinvests savings into upgrades—HVAC, EV chargers, and resiliency projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass drug test, background screening, and motor vehicle record check if required.