Events Operations & Systems Associate

Dotdash Meredith; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

People Inc. in New York seeks an Associate, Business Operations & Systems, Events to improve processes and systems for the Events team across its portfolio. The role emphasizes understanding workflows, simplifying them, and implementing scalable solutions.

Based in NYC, this hybrid position requires three days in the office and up to two remote days, reporting to the Sr. Director of Events. The candidate will work on events like Food & Wine Classics and other Food portfolio projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event operations, business operations, process improvement, program management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support business operations and process improvements across events.
• Develop Airtable as a core platform for event planning, budgets, invoicing, sponsorships, and customer service.
• Manage projects and roadmaps with clear objectives, timelines and outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; drive adoption, training and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI, and reporting to improve operations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Workflow evaluation

Attention to detail

AI-enabled tools

Workflow automation

Dashboards/reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Airtable

Excel

Job description

People Inc. in New York seeks an Associate, Business Operations & Systems, Events to improve processes and systems for the Events team across its portfolio. The role emphasizes understanding workflows, simplifying them, and implementing scalable solutions.

Based in NYC, this hybrid position requires three days in the office and up to two remote days, reporting to the Sr. Director of Events. The candidate will work on events like Food & Wine Classics and other Food portfolio projects.