Strategic Events Manager Contractor

RemoteLeads; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RemoteLeads is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead planning and execution of company events from Atlanta-area offices. You will own timelines, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional alignment, while serving as onsite lead during events.

The role covers planning conferences and regional programs, with travel up to 10% and coordination of tradeshow sponsorships. This contract runs through 2027-04-30 at 30–40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event planning experience in any industry.
• Proven experience planning full conferences from start to finish.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-day conferences or customer-facing events.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfort with limited travel of up to 10% and onsite event management.
• Based in the Atlanta area; able to work from Alpharetta or Glencastle office 1–2 days/week.
• Contract running as soon as possible through April 30, 2027, at 30-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and hands-on execution of large-scale, company-hosted events.
• Own event timelines, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate venue, hotel, audiovisual, catering, registration, and attendee experience logistics.
• Serve as the onsite lead during company events.
• Plan and execute small- and medium-sized tradeshow booth sponsorships.
• Manage tradeshow contracts, vendors, budgets, and logistics.
• Collaborate with Sales and internal teams attending conferences.
• Support lunch-and-learns, VIP events, dinners, networking events, and other event programs.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Onsite event management

Vendor management

Travel coordination

Job description

Description:

• Manage planning and hands-on execution of large-scale, company-hosted events.
• Own event timelines, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate venue, hotel, audiovisual, catering, registration, and attendee experience logistics.
• Serve as the onsite lead during company events.
• Plan and execute small- and medium-sized tradeshow booth sponsorships.
• Manage tradeshow contracts, vendors, budgets, and logistics.
• Collaborate with Sales and internal teams attending conferences.
• Support lunch-and-learns, VIP events, dinners, networking events, and other event programs.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of event planning experience in any industry.
• Proven experience planning full conferences from start to finish.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-day conferences or customer-facing events.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfort with limited travel of up to 10% and onsite event management.
• Ability to ramp up quickly and self-onboard in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Based in the Atlanta area and able to work from the Alpharetta or Glencastle office one to two days per week.
• Availability for a contract running as soon as possible through April 30, 2027, at 30-40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Work/life balance with offices in Downtown Atlanta and Alpharetta.
• Collaborative environment supporting personal and professional development.