Events Manager

Aurelian; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Company-wide offsites

Equipment stipend

Relocation assistance

Daily delivered lunches

Start-up Equity

Job summary

Aurelian is seeking a detail-oriented Events Manager in Seattle to execute 70–90 events yearly, including trade shows and field events. You will manage all logistics, ensure quality within budget, and collaborate with marketing and sales. This role requires 2–5 years of event planning experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a data-driven mindset. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, unlimited PTO, and an inclusive work environment focused on public safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in event planning/management or similar roles.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of events simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute 70–90 events annually, including trade shows and field events.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics: vendor coordination and budget tracking.
• Travel to key events (~25%) to oversee on-site execution.

Skills

Event planning/management experience

Organizational skills

Budget management

Project management

Data-driven mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Event tools

Job description

About Aurelian

Aurelian builds AI tools that help 911 centers handle more with less, so telecommunicators can stay focused on what matters most and communities get the response they need.

AVA is a conversational AI agent that answers non-emergency calls; the agent routes, triages, and resolves the calls without any human intervention. By handling administrative calls like noise complaints, lost dogs, and parking inquiries, AVA eliminates hold times and lets call-takers focus their energy on actual emergencies.

CORA supports call-takers on the calls that matter most. CORA is an on-screen assistant that delivers real-time SOP checklists, smart reminders, and contextual guidance as an emergency call unfolds, so dispatchers stay calm, consistent, and confident when every second counts. When AVA detects an emergency mid-call, it transfers the caller to a telecommunicator and passes along the caller details, location, incident type, and key statements directly into CORA. The call-taker never starts from scratch.

The problem we're solving is serious. The average emergency communications center is 30% understaffed nationwide. Staffing shortages drive burnout and attrition, which makes the shortage worse. Meanwhile, 60-80% of the calls coming in aren't even emergencies at all. Aurelian addresses both sides of that equation: AVA reduces unnecessary call volume, and CORA makes every emergency call more manageable for the people handling it.

Aurelian is live in centers across the country, answering thousands of non-emergency calls every day, and is backed by New Enterprise Associates and Y Combinator. Aurelian is growing rapidly; we are hiring people who want to help scale this work and make a real difference in public safety infrastructure for communities across the country.

Why Join Us

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Events Manager to own the planning and execution of our event portfolio. This is an individual contributor role responsible for running 70–90 events per year, ranging from smaller activities to large-scale industry shows.

This is an IC role on a lean team where you’ll have real ownership and direct access to leadership. About 80% of your time will be spent in execution: logistics, vendors, timelines, budgets, and on-site ops, with ~20% of the time dedicated to strategic planning, budgeting, and event optimization. You’ll be responsible for driving events end-to-end, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks, and every detail is accounted for, while also contributing ideas to improve impact and efficiency over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and execute 70–90 events annually, including trade shows, field events, and hosted experiences
• Manage all aspects of event logistics: vendor coordination, timelines, budgets, shipping, event briefs, on-site execution, and post-event wrap-up
• Build and maintain detailed project plans to ensure clear execution across multiple concurrent events
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and leadership to align on event goals and outcomes
• Track budgets, manage invoices, and ensure events are delivered efficiently and within budget
• Travel to key events (~25%) to oversee on-site execution and troubleshoot in real time
• Measure event performance and contribute insights to improve future events
• Identify and pressure-test new event formats, sponsorships, and activations that help us punch above our weight against larger competitors
• Build repeatable processes and templates so the program scales as we grow

Who We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in event planning/management, or similar roles
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of events simultaneously without sacrificing quality
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to connect events to business outcomes
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• High ownership mindset; you take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do
• Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Strong budget management skills: you can forecast, negotiate vendor contracts, and explain a variance without hand-holding
• Familiarity with event tools, CRM systems, or marketing automation platforms
• Willingness to travel (~25%) and work on-site in Seattle

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-wide offsites
• Equipment stipend

• Relocation assistance
• Daily delivered lunches (on us)
• Office in Seattle
• Start-up Equity