Events Manager, High Plains

Scorpion Therapeutics; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Breckenridge Brewery in Colorado is seeking an Events Manager to develop and execute the events strategy aligned with brand objectives and corporate goals. You will lead planning and execution of brewery events, sponsorships, partnerships, and Tap Room programming, coordinating cross-functionally with Brand Marketing and Pub teams.

You will manage budgets, travel within Colorado, and oversee external partners while owning social content and post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with local/state/national event regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of beer systems and service.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and calendars.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience creating social content for events.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual events strategy aligned to brand objectives.
• Identify and pursue event/partnership opportunities.
• Plan and execute on-site and off-site events and activations.
• Manage end-to-end event planning, budgeting, and on-site leadership.
• Travel within Colorado; coordinate cross-market activations.
• Own post-event evaluations and reporting.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Vendor/partner management

Written/verbal communication

Regulatory compliance

Beer industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Marketing/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Events Manager develops and executes Breckenridge Brewery’s events strategy based on annual brand objectives. Leads planning and execution of Breckenridge Brewery events, sponsorships, partnerships, and Tap Room programming; supports High Plains brands (e.g., Pub Beer, 10 Barrel, Widmer Brothers, Hop Valley). Collaborates cross-functionally to manage a dynamic events calendar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop/lead annual Breckenridge events strategy aligned to brand objectives; partner with High Plains Brand Managers.
• Identify and recommend event/partnership opportunities.
• Oversee/co-ordinate/execute off-site Breckenridge events; support priority High Plains activations.
• Lead end-to-end event planning: talent booking, rentals, staffing, security, permits/licenses, legal compliance; serve as primary on-site contact.
• Travel mainly within Colorado; occasional travel to other priority markets.
• Manage external partner relationships (sponsors, vendors, local partners).
• Liaison between Brand Marketing and Pub teams; coordinate beer releases/beer dinners/small pub events.
• Coordinate community/charity partnerships.
• Own social content for events/activations/partnerships/community.
• Manage ambassadors/agency partners (staffing, scheduling, training, labor budgets).
• Support beer education (Tap Room staff, sales/distributors/key accounts) and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct post-event evaluations; maintain tracking, recaps, and continuous improvement.
• Own/manages events budget and master calendar; manage assets/vehicles.
• Occasional operational support to pub locations (e.g., delivery/pick-up).

Skills and Abilities (Required/Preferred)

• Experience with local/state/national event regulatory requirements.
• Extensive draft beer system knowledge.
• Self-starter; strong written/verbal communication.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups; strong leadership and collaboration.
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Budget/P&L understanding; strong organizational/analytical skills.
• Beer industry knowledge; experience creating social content.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Marketing/Management (preferred).
• 5+ years event marketing.
• Proven experience leading events end-to-end and managing teams.
• CPG or alcohol industry experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing/walking/lifting; safely lift/move kegs, beer cases, and equipment.
• Travel required (avg. ~2 weeks/month); valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, on-budget, on-brand event planning/execution.
• Sales volume, brand awareness/conversation, and event-driven pub traffic.
• Budget performance tracking and results vs. objectives.

Compensation

• $70,000–$80,000 base salary + 15% discretionary bonus.