Event Manager

Fidelity TalentSource; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity TalentSource is seeking an Event Manager to coordinate in-person and virtual events across multiple U.S. locations, including Boston, MA, Smithfield, RI, and Westlake, TX. The role emphasizes creating engaging experiences, budgeting, and strategic collaboration with business partners.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of event-related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Zoom, Cvent/CrowdCompass, and PowerPoint. Travel within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Advanced Zoom Meeting and Zoom Video Webinar knowledge.
• Experience with event registration systems (Cvent, CrowdCompass preferred).
• Experience producing live and virtual events with basic tech direction.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and flexible hours.
• Independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class event experiences for associates, clients, and prospects.
• Create and manage budgets, timelines, and workplans; lead planning meetings.
• Collaborate with business partners to drive deliverables.
• Source speakers and vendors; manage complex event logistics.
• Produce both in-person and virtual events with solid tech direction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Timelines & planning

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoom Meeting

Zoom Video Webinar

Cvent

CrowdCompass

PowerPoint

AV production

Job description

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for an Event Manager to work in Boston, MA, Smithfield, RI, or Westlake, TX!

The Role

The Event Manager will deliver best in-class event experiences for the firm’s associates, clients, and prospects. They will have a natural curiosity about the business strategy and leverage their skills to create and flawlessly implement programmatic experiences that support the objectives.

The candidate

The candidate will be experienced in project management, including creating and handling budgets, creating timelines and workplans, leading planning meetings and collaborating with business partners to drive toward deliverables. We are looking for a good communicator who keeps collaborators advised. The candidate will be in command of complex event logistics including, but not limited to, sourcing and leading speakers and vendors, and creating dynamic production schedules.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is skilled at producing both in-person and virtual experiences. They are comfortable with digital environments and have a consistent record of creating high quality virtual events applying various technology platforms.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Zoom Meeting and Zoom Video Webinar
• Experience with event registration systems and event mobile app platforms (Cvent, CrowdCompass preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with live & virtual event production including lighting, audio, video, and technical direction
• Experience creating well designed, yet concise presentation decks using PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a command of proof reading
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours

The Team

The Meetings and Events team collaborates with business partners on the planning, budgeting, and design of internal and client events. The team leads over 1,000 events a year with a focus on creating seamless and memorable experiences that support business and firm-wide objectives.

The hourly pay rate range for this position in Boston, MA or Smithfield, RI is $45-50 per hour. The hourly pay rate range for this position in Westlake, TX is $40-45 per hour.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.