Strategic Events & Logistics Manager

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking an Events Manager to plan, organize, and manage the full slate of events for the Co-op, Career Development and Employer Engagement teams. You will handle 50+ events annually, from virtual employer sessions to large in-person career fairs and town halls, ensuring smooth execution from planning to on-site delivery.

The role requires coordinating vendors, invitations, budgets, and post-event reviews, while collaborating with employers, faculty, staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of event planning/coordination experience, preferably in higher ed or corporate relations.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent events with varying size and complexity.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (Zoom, Teams) and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage event logistics for 50+ events per year across employer, faculty/staff, and student audiences.
• Produce and support virtual events, including slides, AV support, and breakout rooms.
• Lead on-site management for large events, coordinating staff, vendors, and troubleshooting.
• Manage invitations, registration, and RSVP tracking and serve as primary contact for inquiries.
• Track budgets, conduct post-event reviews, and propose improvements to processes and vendor relations.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Google Slides

MS Office

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking an Events Manager to plan, organize, and manage the full slate of events for the Co-op, Career Development and Employer Engagement teams. You will handle 50+ events annually, from virtual employer sessions to large in-person career fairs and town halls, ensuring smooth execution from planning to on-site delivery.

The role requires coordinating vendors, invitations, budgets, and post-event reviews, while collaborating with employers, faculty, staff,