Live Learning Events Manager

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in New York City seeks an experienced Live Learning Events Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events.

You will collaborate with clients, facilitators, instructional designers, and operations teams to ensure an outstanding learner experience, manage logistics, timelines, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Learning & Development, Education, Business, Communications, Event Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing learning programs, training events, corporate events, or project coordination
• Experience supporting instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and enterprise learning initiatives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events from inception through execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learning event logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder communications
• Develop and maintain event plans, timelines, project schedules, and delivery milestones
• Coordinate facilitators, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful event delivery
• Manage learner registration, communications, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up
• Lead event rehearsals, dry runs, and readiness reviews
• Create and maintain facilitator guides, show flows, run-of-show documents, and event materials
• Monitor event quality and learner experience while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Track budgets, event metrics, participation data, and program effectiveness
• Resolve event-related issues and manage risks to ensure successful execution
• Support learning technology platforms, virtual meeting tools, and learning management systems
• Develop reporting and presentations for stakeholders and leadership

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development / Education / Business / Communications / Event Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

LMS

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in NYC is seeking an experienced Live Learning Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events. This role partners with clients, facilitators, instructional designers, and operations teams to ensure a seamless learner experience while managing logistics, stakeholder communications, project timelines, and event delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and experienced in managing multiple learning programs and live events in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events from inception through execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learning event logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder communications
• Develop and maintain event plans, timelines, project schedules, and delivery milestones
• Coordinate facilitators, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful event delivery
• Manage learner registration, communications, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up
• Lead event rehearsals, dry runs, and readiness reviews
• Create and maintain facilitator guides, show flows, run-of-show documents, and event materials
• Monitor event quality and learner experience while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Track budgets, event metrics, participation data, and program effectiveness
• Resolve event-related issues and manage risks to ensure successful execution
• Support learning technology platforms, virtual meeting tools, and learning management systems
• Develop reporting and presentations for stakeholders and leadership

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in NYC is seeking an experienced Live Learning Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events. This role partners with clients, facilitators, instructional designers, and operations teams to ensure a seamless learner experience while managing logistics, stakeholder communications, project timelines, and event delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and experienced in managing multiple learning programs and live events in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning events from inception through execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learning event logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder communications
• Develop and maintain event plans, timelines, project schedules, and delivery milestones
• Coordinate facilitators, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful event delivery
• Manage learner registration, communications, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up
• Lead event rehearsals, dry runs, and readiness reviews
• Create and maintain facilitator guides, show flows, run-of-show documents, and event materials
• Monitor event quality and learner experience while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Track budgets, event metrics, participation data, and program effectiveness
• Resolve event-related issues and manage risks to ensure successful execution
• Support learning technology platforms, virtual meeting tools, and learning management systems
• Develop reporting and presentations for stakeholders and leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Learning & Development, Education, Business, Communications, Event Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing learning programs, training events, corporate events, or project coordination
• Experience supporting instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and enterprise learning initiatives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, training operations, or learning services organizations
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual learning platforms
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or large corporate environments
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and learning operations
• Leadership or people management experience

Key Competencies

• Learning Event Management
• Training Operations
• Project Management
• Virtual & Hybrid Event Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Event Planning & Logistics
• Learner Experience
• Facilitation Support
• Communication & Collaboration
• Learning Technologies
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.