Anchorage Events Manager: Lead Festivals & Trade Shows

Opti Staffing Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPTI STAFFING GROUP is hiring an Events Manager in Anchorage, AK. You will lead festivals, trade shows, and community events from concept through on-site production and closeout.

The role reports to the Advertising Director and supervises the Event Coordinator, collaborating with sales and marketing to grow attendance and revenue. You will own each event from budgeting to final reporting, coordinating logistics, vendors, permits, and sponsor relationships while ensuring financial targets are

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience leading events
• Experience supervising staff or directing event teams
• Experience developing partnerships and sponsorships
• Strong financial judgment and ability to manage budgets and expenses

Responsibilities

• Manage the event calendar, timelines, staffing, budgets, and performance goals
• Research new event ideas and assess audience interest and feasibility
• Evaluate venues, visit sites, negotiate venues and vendor agreements
• Coordinate logistics including catering, AV, signage, registration and room layouts
• Secure permits, licenses, insurance, and other documentation
• Lead on-site setup, production, and cleanup with staff, volunteers, and vendors
• Work with sales to develop sponsorship packages and pursue major sponsors
• Coordinate proposals, pricing, approvals, and changes in scope with clients
• Partner with marketing to drive attendance and sponsor exposure
• Track sales, sponsorship revenue, expenses and profitability
• Supervise the Event Coordinator and report to the Advertising Director
• Reconcile budgets and report attendance and financial results

Skills

Event leadership

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Sponsorships support

Client relationship building

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Event registration platforms

Venue management software

Job description

OPTI STAFFING GROUP is hiring an Events Manager in Anchorage, AK. You will lead festivals, trade shows, and community events from concept through on-site production and closeout.

The role reports to the Advertising Director and supervises the Event Coordinator, collaborating with sales and marketing to grow attendance and revenue. You will own each event from budgeting to final reporting, coordinating logistics, vendors, permits, and sponsor relationships while ensuring financial targets are