Senior Event Manager: Lead Large-Scale Events & Teams

California Science Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Science Center is seeking a Senior Event Manager responsible for planning and executing external and internal events, serving as the primary contact for event accounting and financial reporting.

You will lead a growing team, manage budgets, coordinate logistics, and ensure exceptional customer service for clients and vendors. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a deep understanding of event production.

Qualifications

• BA degree required.
• 6+ years of professional event management experience.
• Highly professional, detail-oriented, customer service-focused self-starter with teamwork.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading a cohesive team.
• Experience budgeting and executing large-scale events.
• Knowledge of event production and design including floorplan development, timelines, A/V, budgets, vendor negotiations, decor, menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement logistics for the Center’s external and internal events.
• Manage schedules and timecards for direct reports and ensure proper staffing.
• Draft and review vendor contracts for senior management approval.
• Oversee event-related Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, and month-end summaries.
• Interface with clients and vendors to provide excellent customer service throughout the planning process.
• Mentor department’s event managers, coordinators, and production staff.
• Ensure safe operations and protection of Foundation property during events.

Skills

Event management

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Client service

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA Degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Financial Edge

Social Tables

Job description

The California Science Center is seeking a Senior Event Manager responsible for planning and executing external and internal events, serving as the primary contact for event accounting and financial reporting.

You will lead a growing team, manage budgets, coordinate logistics, and ensure exceptional customer service for clients and vendors. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a deep understanding of event production.