Events & Programs Manager – Regional Venues & Budgets

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

And so much more!

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Events & Programs Manager to direct and develop SBTDC events across North Carolina, handling venue sourcing, contracts, vendor relations, and on-site execution to ensure high-quality experiences.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years’ experience in leading large conferences or multi-location events, plus strong negotiation, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination in a public or corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in leading, designing, and managing large-scale conferences or multi-location events.

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops SBTDC events across North Carolina.
• Manages venue sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management, and on-site execution.
• Maintains budgets, authorizes expenditures, and coordinates with sponsors when applicable.
• Collaborates with communications and leadership to align logistics with marketing and organizational goals.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Event planning

Contract management

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Events & Programs Manager to direct and develop SBTDC events across North Carolina, handling venue sourcing, contracts, vendor relations, and on-site execution to ensure high-quality experiences.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years’ experience in leading large conferences or multi-location events, plus strong negotiation, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination in a public or corporate setting.