Head of Experiential Programming & Events

Samuels-and-Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuels & Associates seeks a Programming & Events Manager to own the strategy, production, and execution of all public-facing programming at Time Out Market Boston. This leadership role drives growth, elevates vendor performance, and expands community engagement.

You will oversee a high-volume event calendar, curate signature series across culinary, cultural, wellness, and live entertainment, and coordinate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to maximize revenue and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years progressive experience in event production, hospitality programming, experiential marketing, or venue management.
• Strong hospitality foundation with experience within a restaurant group, hotel, private club, or cultural venue preferred.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume, complex event calendars.
• Hands-on experience building BEOs and using 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.

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 viable and designed to drive F&B sales and guest experience.
• Serve as primary operational lead from load-in through breakdown.
• Coordinate with culinary vendors, bars, FOH, security, facilities, and external talent.
• Oversee staging, A/V, signage, and rentals while maintaining timelines.
• Be the main contact for programming partners and third-party vendors.
• Build and maintain a network of local performers, DJs, chefs, instructors, and rental partners.
• Set service standards and manage production communications.

Skills

Event production

Hospitality programming

Experiential marketing

Venue management

Budget management

Vendor contracting

A/V coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Event management software

A/V systems

Job description

Samuels & Associates seeks a Programming & Events Manager to own the strategy, production, and execution of all public-facing programming at Time Out Market Boston. This leadership role drives growth, elevates vendor performance, and expands community engagement.

You will oversee a high-volume event calendar, curate signature series across culinary, cultural, wellness, and live entertainment, and coordinate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to maximize revenue and guest experience.