Conferences, Events & Tradeshow Manager

Smart Justice California; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization seeks a full-time Association Event Planner to join their mission-driven team. This remote role involves planning a variety of events and requires strong communication, organization, and creative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and possess a degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) retirement program with company match

Performance bonus opportunities

Infant in the Workplace policy

Supportive remote culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in corporate event planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working remotely with self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Executives to assess client event needs.
• Develop and manage event budgets.
• Coordinate logistics for events including venue selection and vendor contracts.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

2 or 4-year degree (Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Communications)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Graphic Design Tools

Job description

CRAFT is a dynamic and growing company specializing in Trade Association Management and Corporate Events, including multi-day conferences, tradeshows, and professional meetings. We are a close-knit, remotely located by fully integrated team that delivers high-impact events and long-term value to the clients we serve.

We are currently seeking a full-time Association Event Planner to join our collaborative, mission-driven team. This position plays a key role in both our association management and event execution services. Like all CRAFT team members, we’re looking for someone who is client-focused, detail-oriented, and ready to go above and beyond to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary:

The Association Event Planner works directly with CRAFT’s Account Executives and client teams to plan and execute a wide variety of local, regional, and national meetings and events.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, proactive, and excited to work in a role that blends logistics, hospitality, and creativity.

This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel required to attend or staff events across South Carolina and the U.S.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CRAFT Account Executives to assess and understand client needs for events, including:Meeting rooms, hotel blocks, ballrooms, convention halls
  Banquet/catering, AV, printed materials, signage
  Entertainment, exhibit areas, sponsorships, and promotion
• Compiles and maintains vendor pricing and assists with contracts for services
• Visits prospective event sites and provides input on venue selection (as needed)
• Coordinates room blocks, food and beverage orders, and BEOs with host properties
• Works closely with clients and internal teams to develop event agendas, speakers, and social programs
• Develops and manages event budgets- works closely with Bookkeeper
• Supports marketing and communications related to event promotion
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2 or 4-year degree required, degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Communications or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate event planning or a related area
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities
• Proven project management and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and adaptability
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with graphic design tools or digital communications platforms is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with a high level of self-direction

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Work Style: Fully remote (SC-based required)
• Travel: Occasional travel is required (local, regional, national events)
• Schedule Flexibility: Must be available to work varied hours to support client events, including evenings and weekends, as needed. General work hours are 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday

• CRAFT Offers:
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Infant in the Workplace policy
• Supportive and team-oriented remote culture