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Events and Hospitality Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Work abroad opportunities
People-first culture

Job Description

Vela Wood is a boutique law firm located in Texas that prides itself on excellence in legal services while fostering a unique mission beyond traditional practice. The firm actively builds genuine client relationships, embraces cutting-edge innovation, and cultivates life-enriching careers for its people. Their innovative approach integrates proprietary technology and a people-first culture that reshapes the professional services landscape. Success at Vela Wood is measured not only by revenue but by the positive impact on lives, creating a workplace where ambition and meaningful work converge in an environment of trust and respect. The firm operates primarily from its Dallas office... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in event management or hospitality
  • Proven track record in large-scale event execution
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in managing budgets and vendor relations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • High integrity and alignment with company values
  • Comfortable working in-office Monday through Friday with potential flexible scheduling after six months

Job Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in event management, hospitality, or a related field ideally within professional services, corporate, or high-touch hospitality environments
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder events from concept through execution
  • Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex logistics across multiple simultaneous projects and locations
  • Strong hospitality instincts and attention to detail with a service-oriented mindset
  • Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and event data
  • Excellent written communication skills and familiarity with audiovisual production and storytelling
  • Excellent collaboration skills across multiple internal functions including operations, finance, IT, and leadership
  • Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently
  • Comfortable operating across two office locations and in both in-person and virtual facilitation roles
  • Willingness and ability to travel including internationally for firm initiatives such as VW Abroad
  • Demonstrated integrity, humility, and respect in professional conduct aligned with company culture

Job Duties

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of all firm events across Dallas and Austin including managing budgets, vendor relationships, logistics, AV, catering, attendance tracking, and post-event reporting
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of Vela Wood's in-office event venue in Dallas including rental logistics, client relations, scheduling, and co-working space coordination
  • Serve as the primary owner of VW Abroad, managing planning, budgets, scouting trips, participant travel, and on-the-ground firm events for the annual international remote work initiative
  • Execute approved sponsorships, manage deliverables, track ROI data, and coordinate conference sponsorship logistics such as internal agendas, client dinners, and team travel
  • Collaborate with internal teams including operations, finance, IT, and leadership to ensure event success and alignment with firm goals
  • Manage vendor contracts and maintain detailed event data and reporting for continuous improvement
  • Provide exceptional hospitality ensuring all events reflect Vela Wood's brand and uphold high standards of client and guest experience

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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