EVENTS SPECILIST

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Personnel Group, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced Event Manager for a temporary role.

You will partner with internal teams to plan and execute internal and external events across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. The ideal candidate will have several years of event management, meeting planning, or program management experience, be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple events and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal and external events across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Lead event logistics aligned with budgets and program objectives.
• Support high-visibility events in partnership with senior team members.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for stakeholders and partners.
• Manage all phases of the event lifecycle: setup, execution, reconciliation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate with IT, Facilities, Communications, and Program teams.
• Identify and address logistical challenges throughout planning and execution.

Skills

Event management

Meeting planning

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

An organization in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join its Events team on a temporary basis. This individual will partner with internal teams to plan and execute internal and external events across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in event management, meeting planning, program management, or a related field and will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple events and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal colleagues to plan and execute internal and external events, serving as the primary operational lead for assigned events.
• Manage event logistics while ensuring alignment with program objectives, budgets, and organizational standards.
• Support larger and high-visibility events in partnership with senior members of the Events team.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for event stakeholders and partners.
• Manage all phases of the event lifecycle, including setup, execution, financial reconciliation, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate with internal teams including IT, Facilities, Communications, and Program teams to ensure successful event execution.
• Identify and proactively address logistical challenges throughout the event planning and execution process.