Event Manager

neteffects; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Event Manager to orchestrate large-scale campus events across multiple venues. This role is pivotal in providing strategic planning and logistical support, allowing event hosts to focus on content and engagement. As the main contact, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution. With a focus on exceptional communication and a customer-centric mindset, you'll enhance the event experience through effective coordination and problem-solving. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on memorable events.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hospitality, event planning, or customer experience roles.
• Experience in corporate or employee engagement environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for event hosts, guiding event planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless event coordination.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Customer Experience

Ticketing/Workflow Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Service Desk Platforms

Job description

Event Manager

Pay Rate/Range: $34.00 to $44.00

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Onsite in South San Francisco, CA

Duration: 6 months

Role Overview

The Onsite Event Partner manages large-scale campus events across 90+ onsite venues, similar to hotel or convention center event coordinators. This role offers strategic planning support and logistical coordination, enabling event hosts to focus on content, branding, communication, and attendee engagement. The Event Partner collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to ensure successful event execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for event hosts, providing guidance on planning and executing large campus events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, service teams, and vendors to ensure seamless coordination.
• Provide detailed information on departmental processes, requirements, and procedures to clients.
• Partner with AV teams to communicate and fulfill audiovisual needs.
• Create and share room diagrams, photos, and space insights with service teams.
• Maintain documentation for each event, including service details and logistical requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks, including collecting and analyzing event data.
• Communicate clearly and courteously at all organizational levels, maintaining a service-oriented approach.
• Coordinate third-party vendors for event enhancements (e.g., florists, musicians, linens, branding).

Core Competencies

• Exceptional Communication: Articulate services, brand, and data insights effectively.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Design engaging, high-value experiences aligned with brand values.
• Technological Fluency: Utilize digital tools to communicate and enhance engagement.
• Planning & Adaptability: Manage multiple priorities with organization and flexibility.
• Teamwork: Collaborate reliably and professionally with diverse teams.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Pay attention to detail and make effective decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• At least 3 years in hospitality, event planning, or customer experience roles
• Experience delivering high-impact programs in a corporate or employee engagement environment

Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (in-person, phone, digital)
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Experience with ticketing/workflow systems (e.g., service desk platforms)
• Ability to learn and apply internal policies, SOPs, and operational guidelines quickly

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

About the company

neteffects is a leading IT staffing and recruiting firm based in St. Louis, providing talent, business process, and technology solutions in Missouri and beyond. Better Mondays Start Here!