Remote Conference Program Manager

Type A Events; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Type A Events is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conference Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of client meetings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Location: Remote (Preferred locations: Minneapolis, MN; NV, CO, MO, CA, NY, FL, OR, TX).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• 2+ years of meeting planning experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and database systems.
• Ability to travel and work on-site for programs, including some weeknights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conference planning activities and manage assigned project elements.
• Collaborate with team members to determine objectives and requirements for meetings and conferences.
• Create and maintain event documentation, including meeting minutes, weekly reports, and post-conference client reports.
• Help manage sponsorship opportunities and planning.
• Prepare documents for onsite operations.
• Coordinate event logistics, including accommodations, transportation, facilities, catering, and signage.
• Assist in managing registration of event participants, including set-up, room block management, and activity tracking.
• Handle orders and shipments of event supplies and promotional items.
• Research potential vendors and assist in the contract finalization process.
• Support the development of programs, agendas, and budgets according to client requirements.
• Help review event bills for accuracy and process payments.
• Work on-site for assigned events, supporting day‑of logistics and troubleshooting issues.
• Act as a liaison between vendors, Type A Events, attendees, and clients for logistical operations and support.
• Keep a pulse on current industry trends through continued training and research.
• Participate in cross‑training opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Database systems

Job description

Type A Events is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conference Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of client meetings, conferences, and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Location: Remote (Preferred locations: Minneapolis, MN; NV, CO, MO, CA, NY, FL, OR, TX).