Event Manager

Career Group Events; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Event Manager to join their dynamic team for an exciting 6-8 month contract. This remote position is perfect for a proactive individual with a passion for event management. You will lead event staffing, manage client relationships, and ensure flawless execution of events while staying ahead of industry trends. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for creating exceptional experiences, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale events with a successful track record.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for event execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead event staffing from start to finish, ensuring seamless operations.
• Manage timelines and client relationships to maintain event quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Event Management

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Job description

This range is provided by Career Group Events. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Career Group Events is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Event Manager to join our dynamic and fast-paced event team for a 6-8 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, personable, and enthusiastic individual who thrives in event management and execution! This position is remote and must be based in Eastern Standard Time.

Who We Are

Our event team partners with the world’s most iconic brands to create meaningful events and experiences by providing the right people to help convey their story. We set the highest standard for recruiting top-tier event staff, using a hands-on approach with each of our candidates and clients. The events we staff are nationwide and range from major brand activations and tours to large-scale conventions and festivals. We value originality and open collaboration, so the ideal candidate has a "think outside of the box" mentality and an innovative approach to identifying talent, new client relationships, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have significant experience and a successful track record staffing or managing large-scale events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead event staffing from start to finish, ensuring seamless operations.
• Partner with internal teams and clients to understand event goals and logistical needs.
• Oversee event staffing, ensuring top-tier professionals are recruited and trained.
• Manage timelines and client relationships to maintain event quality and success.
• Troubleshoot issues on-site and provide real-time solutions to ensure flawless execution.
• Maintain up-to-date records of event details, staffing, and performance metrics.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously innovate event strategies.

What You Need:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven experience in event management, staffing, or large-scale event operations.
• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and perform under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating exceptional experiences.
• Impeccable attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and travel as needed.

If you're ready to take on exciting projects and grow within the events industry, we’d love to hear from you!

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Project Management
• Staffing and Recruiting