Experiential Programs Director

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuels & Associates is seeking a Programming & Events Manager to own the strategy, production, and execution of public-facing programming at Time Out Market Boston. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact activations that drive foot traffic and vendor performance.

In this leadership role, you will manage annual programming calendars, coordinate with culinary partners, marketing, and operations, and oversee on-site execution, budgeting, and post-event reporting to advance the

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in event production, hospitality programming, experiential marketing, or venue management.
• Strong hospitality foundation with experience in restaurant groups, hotels, private clubs, or cultural venues.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume, complex event calendars.
• Hands-on experience building BEOs and operating event management software platforms.
• Budget management, vendor contracting, and financial accountability.
• Experience coordinating A/V systems and overseeing live production elements.
• Exceptional organizational instincts and communication skills—written, verbal, and operational.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an annual programming calendar aligned with revenue, traffic, and vendor performance goals.
• Curate signature event series across culinary, cultural, wellness, and live entertainment verticals.
• Ensure activations are operationally viable and drive F&B sales and guest experience.
• Serve as the primary operational lead from load-in through breakdown.
• Coordinate across culinary vendors, bars, FOH, security, facilities, and external talent.
• Oversee staging, A/V, signage, and rentals while protecting the timeline and service.
• Serve as the primary contact for programming partners and vendors.
• Build and maintain a network of local performers, DJs, chefs, instructors, and rental partners.
• Set service standards and manage production communications with consistency.
• Align programming with Marketing, Operations, and Finance across promotions, staffing, budgets, and creative needs.
• Track attendance, expenses, and vendor sales impact; produce ROI post-event reports.
• Maintain a master programming calendar, reporting dashboard, and monthly metrics.

Job description

Samuels & Associates is seeking a Programming & Events Manager to own the strategy, production, and execution of public-facing programming at Time Out Market Boston. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact activations that drive foot traffic and vendor performance.

In this leadership role, you will manage annual programming calendars, coordinate with culinary partners, marketing, and operations, and oversee on-site execution, budgeting, and post-event reporting to advance the