Event Technologist JN -102026-182983

Goodwin Recruiting; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Travel to national/internationalevents

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Event Technologist to own event technology from planning through onsite execution. You will build registration sites, configure mobile apps, manage hotel blocks, and coordinate onsite tech for corporate events.

The role combines hands-on tech with event operations, offering growth in a boutique agency with national and international travel opportunities. Strong problem-solving and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building and managing registration systems (Cvent or similar).
• Experience with advanced registration configuration and attendee workflows.
• Hands-on experience configuring mobile event applications and attendee engagement features.
• Experience with registration reporting, attendee data management, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of event logistics including travel, housing, AV, and catering.
• Strong project management with multiple timelines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and manage event registration websites using Cvent or similar platforms.
• Develop complex registration workflows including segmentation, logic, sessions, capacity, and waitlists.
• Configure hotel blocks, booking processes, and rooming lists.
• Build and manage mobile event apps, attendee hubs, agendas, and speaker profiles.
• Design badges, check-in workflows, and onsite registration support.
• Coordinate equipment ordering, shipping, setup, testing, and troubleshooting onsite.
• Test sites and apps to ensure functionality and seamless attendee experience.
• Provide technical support during launches and onsite programs.
• Pull, analyze, and report registration data for clients and stakeholders.
• Develop timelines, workback schedules, and project plans.
• Collaborate with managers, operations, clients, and vendors to align tech with logistics.
• Track tech costs and assist with vendor coordination and invoicing.

Skills

Cvent experience

Registration workflows

Project management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cvent

Job description

Are you a tech-savvy event professional who knows how to build seamless registration experiences, configure mobile event apps, and keep complex event technology running smoothly from planning through onsite execution?

We’re looking for an experienced Event Technologist to join a high-performing boutique event management agency supporting corporate events for leading clients. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working hands-on with event technology, solving technical challenges, managing multiple projects, and creating exceptional experiences for clients and attendees.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of event technology projects, collaborate with experienced event professionals, and grow your technical expertise while supporting programs ranging from smaller meetings to large-scale corporate events. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by combining technology with event operations, we’d like to hear from you.

Event Technologist Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote work opportunity
• Travel opportunities for national and international events
• Exposure to high-profile corporate and pharmaceutical clients
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, experienced event management team
• Professional development and opportunities to expand technical expertise
• Supportive team culture built around accountability, collaboration, and excellence

Event Technologist Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and manage event registration websites using Cvent or similar enterprise event platforms
• Develop complex registration workflows, including attendee segmentation, conditional logic, session selection, capacity limits, and waitlists
• Configure travel and housing components, including hotel blocks, individual booking processes, and rooming lists
• Build and manage mobile event applications, attendee hubs, agendas, speaker profiles, and engagement features
• Design event badges, configure check-in workflows, and support onsite registration technology
• Coordinate equipment ordering, shipping, setup, testing, and troubleshooting for onsite event technology
• Test registration sites and mobile applications to ensure functionality, accuracy, and a seamless attendee experience
• Provide technical support during event launches and onsite programs, resolving issues quickly and professionally
• Pull, analyze, and maintain registration data while preparing reports for clients and internal stakeholders
• Develop technology timelines, workback schedules, and project plans to keep deliverables on track
• Collaborate with program managers, operations teams, clients, and vendors to align technology with overall event logistics
• Support meeting scheduling platforms and appointment-based programs, including one-on-one meeting experiences
• Track technology costs, maintain budget information, and assist with vendor coordination and invoice management
• Communicate with clients to understand program objectives and translate requirements into effective technology solutions
• Document registration builds, templates, and processes to promote consistency and best practices
• Identify potential technical issues early, recommend solutions, and elevate complex decisions when appropriate
• Stay current with event technology platforms, tools, and industry developments

Event Technologist Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on experience building and managing registration systems using Cvent or similar enterprise event platforms
• Strong Cvent experience preferred, including advanced registration configuration and complex attendee workflows
• Demonstrated experience with conditional registration logic, audience segmentation, session management, capacity limits, and waitlists
• Hands-on experience configuring mobile event applications and attendee engagement features
• Experience with registration reporting, attendee data management, testing, and technical troubleshooting
• Understanding of event logistics, including travel, housing, transportation, food and beverage, branding, and audiovisual requirements
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programmes, timelines, and competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and deadlines may change
• Collaborative, accountable, and client-focused approach to working with teammates, clients, and vendors
• Willingness to learn new technology platforms, accept guidance from senior team members, and continue developing technical expertise
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-35% nationally and internationally

Candidates with strong Cvent registration-building experience and hands-on mobile event technology expertise are encouraged to apply.

If you’re an event technology professional who takes pride in building reliable systems, solving problems, and delivering exceptional attendee experiences, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000