Senior Events Manager

Contrarian Thinking; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Events Manager to create unforgettable experiences that inspire and engage. In this dynamic role, you will lead the planning and execution of a variety of events, from virtual workshops to large-scale summits. Your operational excellence will ensure that every detail is meticulously managed, and your creativity will help shape unique event formats that resonate with our vibrant community. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values bold action and transformative experiences. If you're ready to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Free access to courses and coaching

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in event execution.
• Expert in managing timelines, budgets, and vendors.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
• Build and manage event budgets and ensure cost efficiency.
• Design attendee experiences and gather feedback for improvement.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Vendor Coordination

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Event Management Software

Job description

If you’re looking for a cushy corporate events gig where you sit back and build strategy decks all day, this isn’t it.

We’re building one of the most ambitious business communities in the world—and our events are the heartbeat of that mission. We don't do average. We don't do cookie-cutter. We create experiences that move people to take bold action.

This role is for someone who thrives under pressure, loves operational excellence, and sees every checklist as a challenge to beat, not a box to tick.

If you’re still reading, good. Let’s talk.

About Contrarian Thinking

Contrarian Thinking exists to challenge conventional paths to freedom. We're a community of operators, investors, and entrepreneurs helping thousands of people shift from employee to owner.

Our founder Codie Sanchez has built one of the most followed brands in business. And we’ve got the receipts:

• 9M+ followers
• 500K+ newsletter readers
• 1,500+ paying members
• Hundreds of millions in deals sourced, evaluated, and closed

At the core of that momentum? World-class events—virtual and live. From weekly calls to massive multi-day summits, our events drive connection, clarity, and conversions.

And now we need someone to own them.

The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of high-impact events that make our members say, “Damn… that was magical.”

You’ll be responsible for delivering unforgettable experiences—from virtual workshops and team-led calls to our flagship live events. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, vendors, and run-of-shows with ruthless precision, while building the infrastructure that lets us scale.

This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, no-excuses operator role with a clear growth path. You’ll work side-by-side with leadership to build the future of our events function.

The Contrarian Creed

These are the words we stand by, live by and define what it means to be a Contrarian.

1. People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
2. Be a great f*cking human. Do what’s right even when it hurts.
3. How you do anything, is how you do everything.
4. We do the dirty work.
5. Your word is your contract.
6. We are Archimedes, find your lever.
7. Winners want pressure.
8. We want your weird. Better weird than boring.
9. Your job isn’t done until THE job is done. We work the problem.
10. Assumptions are for assholes. Find the truth.
11. Less words, more meaning.
12. Even our notes are worth stealing. Make every creation a mini-masterpiece.
13. Show me your results, not your intentions.

You ready to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details:

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Event Planning & Execution

• Own end-to-end logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events (weekly calls, workshops, retreats, and summits)
• Lead everything from speaker onboarding to signage to emergency backup plans
• Coordinate closely with marketing, community, and content teams to ensure event goals are aligned
• Run the show on-site and online—you’re the last line of defense and the person everyone turns to when things get real

Budget & Financial Management

• Build and manage event budgets from planning through reconciliation
• Deliver 90%+ of events at or under budget
• Ensure no event exceeds budget by more than 10% without written leadership approval
• Track every line item, optimize spend, and negotiate like you’re spending your own money

Attendee Experience & Feedback

• Design experiences that regularly score 4.8+ on post-event feedback surveys
• Create and deploy standardized surveys after every event
• Use feedback to improve every future event and raise the bar each time

Systems & Process Creation

• Build and maintain SOPs, templates, checklists, and internal docs for everything events-related
• Implement budget tracking tools and logistics workflows
• Make sure every event becomes easier to run than the last

Strategic Growth & Team Planning

• Propose new event formats that align with business and community growth
• Support sponsor and exhibitor logistics (fulfillment, not sales)
• Build and present a future-state staffing plan to grow the events function
• Be a trusted voice in strategic planning sessions around programming and event expansion

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of experience owning event execution (virtual + in-person)
• You’ve run conferences, retreats, offsites, or summits—start to finish
• Expert in timelines, vendors, budgets, and contingency planning
• Calm under pressure, obsessed with details, and excellent with people
• Clear communicator and strong internal collaborator
• Bonus: experience with sponsors, exhibitor ops, or scaling events teams
• Bonus: background in high-growth, high-standards environments (startups, agencies, media, etc.)

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Austin, TX.

You must either live in Austin or be willing to relocate within 60 days of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus tied to event success
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage (100% paid for employees)
• Unlimited PTO + 9 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Free access to all courses, coaching, and community products
• Learn deal-making and business buying from the best in the game
• A mission you can be proud of: helping people become financially free

Note: We don’t list exact salaries here, but we offer competitive pay for top-tier performance, and we structure comp based on the experience and value you bring.

Ready to Apply?

This role isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for someone who wants ownership, responsibility, and the thrill of seeing a room full of people lit up by what you helped build.

If that’s you—we want to hear from you.