Conference Program Manager

Type A Events; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Type A Events is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conference Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of client meetings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Location: Remote (Preferred locations: Minneapolis, MN; NV, CO, MO, CA, NY, FL, OR, TX).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• 2+ years of meeting planning experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and database systems.
• Ability to travel and work on-site for programs, including some weeknights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conference planning activities and manage assigned project elements.
• Collaborate with team members to determine objectives and requirements for meetings and conferences.
• Create and maintain event documentation, including meeting minutes, weekly reports, and post-conference client reports.
• Help manage sponsorship opportunities and planning.
• Prepare documents for onsite operations.
• Coordinate event logistics, including accommodations, transportation, facilities, catering, and signage.
• Assist in managing registration of event participants, including set-up, room block management, and activity tracking.
• Handle orders and shipments of event supplies and promotional items.
• Research potential vendors and assist in the contract finalization process.
• Support the development of programs, agendas, and budgets according to client requirements.
• Help review event bills for accuracy and process payments.
• Work on-site for assigned events, supporting day‑of logistics and troubleshooting issues.
• Act as a liaison between vendors, Type A Events, attendees, and clients for logistical operations and support.
• Keep a pulse on current industry trends through continued training and research.
• Participate in cross‑training opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Database systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conference Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of client meetings, conferences, and events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

About Type A Events

Type A Events exists to provide a community and a livelihood for passionate, creative, and positive event professionals to do the work they love for industry-leading brands who desire an integrated partner. We are an experienced, creative, and passionate team of event producers who “make” corporate events into business-altering experiences. We find creative solutions to business problems through the medium of events. User conferences, product launches, management meetings, and incentive trips all become more valuable and effective when helmed by our results-driven leaders. We engage your attendees. We immerse them in your brand. And we lead you thru the process. Request us when you need to leverage more from your events.

Description

Location: Remote (Preferred locations:Minneapolis, MN; NV, CO, MO, CA, NY, FL, OR, TX)

Company Overview:Type A Events is a boutique agency specializingin the creation ofmeaningful and innovative experiences. We are selective about our clients and projects, focusing on what we do best. Our team works in-depth with clients throughout their full event cycle, ensuring every team member plays an integral role in our success.

Position Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conference Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of client meetings, conferences, and events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Support:

• • Assist in conference planning activities and manage assigned project elements
  • Collaborate with team members to determine objectives and requirements for meetings and conferences
  • Create and maintain event documentation, including meeting minutes, weekly reports, and post-conference client reports
  • Help manage sponsorship opportunities and planning
  • Prepare documents for onsite operations

Logistics Coordination:

• • Coordinate event logistics, including accommodations, transportation, facilities, catering, and signage
  • Assist in managing registration of event participants, including set-up, room block management, and activity tracking
  • Handle orders and shipments of event supplies and promotional items

Vendor and Budget Support:

• • Research potential vendors and assist in the contract finalization process
  • Support the development of programs, agendas, and budgets according to client requirements
  • Help review event bills for accuracy and process payments

On-site Execution:

• • Work on-site for assigned events, supporting day‑of logistics and troubleshooting issues
  • Act as a liaison between vendors, Type A Events, attendees, and clients for logistical operations and support

Continuous Improvement:

• • Keep a pulse on current industry trends through continued training and research
  • Participate in cross‑training opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field
• 2+ years of meeting planning experience
• Understanding of the travel industry, hotel chains, and meeting industry terms
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Google Suite and database systems
• Ability to travel and work on‑site for programs, including some weeknights and weekends
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 pounds

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong customer serviceskillsand ability to remain calm under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Resourcefulness, good judgment, and problem‑solving abilities
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer: Type A Events is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary

$55,000 - $75,000 per year