Programming & Events Manager

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

Programming & Events Manager

Location: 401 Park Drive, Boston MA 02215

The Opportunity

Samuels & Associates is seeking an exceptional Programming & Events Manager to own the strategy, production, and execution of all public-facing programming and activations at Time Out Market Boston, Boston’s first food hall and one of the largest culinary anchors in the city.

This is a leadership position for a proven event professional who understands the intersection of hospitality and live experience — someone who can build a programming vision from the ground up, execute it with precision, and directly contribute to the Market's commercial success.

As Samuels & Associates enters a new chapter of operational leadership at the Market, programming will serve as a primary engine for growth: driving foot traffic, elevating vendor performance, deepening community engagement, and cementing Time Out Market Boston's place as a defining cultural destination.

What You Will Own

Programming Strategy & Hospitality Integration

• 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 all activations are operationally viable and designed to drive F&B sales and guest experience

Event Execution & On-Site Leadership

• Serve as the primary operational lead from load-in through breakdown
• Orchestrate coordination across culinary vendors, bars, FOH, security, facilities, and external talent
• Oversee staging, A/V, signage, and rentals while holding the timeline and protecting ongoing service

Vendor & Talent Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all programming partners and third‑party vendors
• Build and maintain a vetted network of local performers, DJs, chefs, instructors, and rental partners
• Set clear service standards and manage production communications with consistency and accountability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align programming with Marketing, Operations, and Finance across promotional strategy, staffing, budgets, and creative needs
• Serve as the connective lead across every department that touches the guest experience

Performance & Reporting

• Track attendance, expenses, and vendor sales impact for every program
• Analyze ROI and produce post‑event recaps and performance summaries
• Maintain a master programming calendar, reporting dashboard, and contribute metrics to monthly reporting

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in event production, hospitality programming, experiential marketing, or venue management
• A strong hospitality foundation with experience within a restaurant group, hotel, private club, or cultural venue strongly preferred
• A proven track record of managing high‑volume, complex event calendars
• Hands‑on experience building BEOs and operating within event management software platforms
• Demonstrated skill in 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

Compensation

• Base Salary: $90,000.00

Why This Role?

• Step into a high‑visibility leadership position at one of Boston's most recognized food and culture destinations
• This is a rare build‑it‑yourself opportunity with the creative and strategic latitude to design signature experiences and develop community partnerships
• Make a measurable impact and cement Time Out Market Boston as a cultural anchor in The Fenway

Work Environment:

• Fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with continuous interaction across vendors, guests, and operational teams
• Frequent standing, walking, with light physical activity
• Evening and weekend work on a regular basis
• Physical capability to lift up to 30 pounds and assist with light event setup/breakdown as needed

About Samuels:

Samuels & Associates (S&A) is a Boston‑based real estate owner, developer, and property manager with a portfolio exceeding 5 million square feet spanning residential, office, retail, and hospitality. With another 3 million square feet actively in the pipeline, S&A isn’t just managing properties — we’re shaping the future of Greater Boston, one dynamic community at a time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case‑by‑case basis.

S&A provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. S&A believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.