Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $52,700.00 - $87,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Travel opportunities
Employee Discounts

Job Description

The Associate Events Manager role is a pivotal position within a dynamic corporate environment, primarily focusing on orchestrating and executing a wide array of events across North America. This role is embedded in a company that values experiential marketing and corporate communications, engaging with multiple cross-functional teams, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure the seamless delivery of compelling and effective events. The company's operations span corporate events, trade shows, employee engagement initiatives, and branded experiences, each requiring meticulous planning and strategic oversight. The Associate Events Manager is entrusted with balancing various critical components such as logistics, budgets, timelines, and overall event strategies to deliver memorable and impactful experiences that align with the company's objectives and brand identity.

As an Associate Events Manager, you will engage in comprehensive end-to-end event management, taking ownership from the initial concept phase through to onsite execution. Your role will be integral to supporting a range of events including corporate gatherings, trade shows, and employee engagement programs. The position demands a high level of project management expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities within tight deadlines. Communication and collaboration are essential, as you will liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders to align event activities with broader marketing and business goals.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with at least seven years of experience in event management, preferably within a corporate setting, who are adept at managing complex event logistics, vendor relations, contract negotiations, and budget oversight. The Associate Events Manager should be comfortable working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is required, alongside experience in managing virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Candidates with a background in the technology industry and flexibility to travel and work weekend events will find this role particularly suited to their skills.

Overall, this role is designed for a detail-oriented professional who can bring innovative event concepts to life, manage multiple concurrent projects, and contribute to the company’s growth and employee engagement through exceptional event experiences. Successful applicants will play a key role in elevating the brand’s presence and fostering community within the company through strategic event planning and execution.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, experiential marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
  • 7+ years of event management experience, ideally within a corporate environment
  • Experience managing events from concept through onsite execution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, and logistics
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Flexible and available for travel, weekend events, and changing priorities
  • Experience supporting virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, experiential marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
  • 7+ years of event management experience, ideally within a corporate environment
  • Experience managing events from concept through onsite execution
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent organizational capabilities
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, logistics, and event reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Experience supporting virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
  • Tech industry experience preferred
  • Flexibility for travel, weekend events, and changing priorities

Job Duties

  • Manage end-to-end event planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting
  • Coordinate vendors, contracts, logistics, invoicing, and financial reconciliation
  • Support corporate events, employee engagement programs, and tradeshows
  • Partner with marketing, communications, and business teams on event strategy and execution
  • Collaborate on event branding, creative assets, content, and promotional materials
  • Develop event timelines, documentation, and plans of record
  • Conduct post-event analysis, reporting, and debriefs
  • Propose innovative event concepts aligned with industry trends and company goals
  • Support multiple concurrent events across virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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