Events Program Manager

Overview

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Location:

St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid) – 70% On-Site, 30% Work-from-Home.

Job Summary

The Events Program Manager brings people together by creating experiences that strengthen culture, connection, and engagement. From leadership retreats and corporate functions to team outings and employee activities, this role ensures every event is memorable, well-executed, and aligned with the company’s values. They will take ownership of strategy and execution with strong partnership and support from the HR team throughout planning and delivery.

This is a role for someone who loves managing the details while keeping the big picture in focus, overseeing themes, budgets, vendor partnerships, and on-site coordination.

• Develop and execute internal events that strategically align with the company’s core values and reinforce culture.
• Lead company-wide wellness initiatives that support employee health, well-being, and engagement.
• Shape and manage communications for employee-facing events and activities, ensuring clear, consistent, and inspiring messaging.
• Plan and execute leadership retreats, team outings, corporate functions, and employee engagement activities.
• Manage all event logistics, such as venues, vendors, catering, audiovisual, décor, and accommodations.
• Oversee budgets, track expenses, and ensure accurate billing and invoice processing.
• Coordinate communications such as invitations, save-the-dates, calendar updates, RSVP tracking, and meal planning.
• Provide on-site event support, including setup, vendor management, and real-time issue resolution.
• Manage company-paid meals from vendor selection to ordering, setup, and billing.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 7 - 9 years of progressive experience in event planning, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic events and/or wellness initiatives.
• Experience managing event budgets and vendor partnerships.
• Graphic design or communications experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse audiences.
• Creative problem solver with a sharp eye for detail.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of event planning trends, employee wellness practices, and vendor networks.

At Weissman, we take care of our people. Full-time salaried employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision (100% employer-paid), dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). We offer a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Time away from work is important too—we provide generous PTO, four floating holidays annually, and nine company-observed holidays. Our benefits also include paid parental and adoption leave, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support resources, and access to wellness and mental health services. Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Retail Apparel and Fashion