Event Manager

Remote Contract/Temporary Marketing $65 - $85/hr 5+ years Posted 3 days ago

Location
:
Austin, TX (Remote)
Work Schedule
: 9am-5pm CST, Full-Time, Remote
Compensation
: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Event Manager to join our Strategic Events team on a 9-month contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high-profile, strategic events that engage customers, prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, calm under pressure, and capable of managing complex events from conception to completion while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to contribute to impactful events that support the company's growth and market presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of flagship events such as Connect, Connect on Tour, and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage event timelines, milestones, workback plans, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal stakeholders across marketing, sales, product, creative, operations, and leadership teams.
• Partner with vendors, venues, agencies, and production teams to deliver polished and professional event experiences.
• Track expenses, manage budgets, and oversee operational requirements to ensure events stay within scope and budget.
• Support attendee registration workflows, communication plans, and run-of-show planning to ensure a flawless attendee experience.
• Prepare and maintain event briefs, status updates, and post-event recaps for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues promptly and keep stakeholders informed about any changes or challenges.
• Uphold the company’s brand, standards, and strategic priorities throughout all event activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management, field marketing, experiential marketing, or related corporate events.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, high-visibility, or executive-level events.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with external vendors, agencies, and production partners.
• Comfortable managing budgets, production schedules, and event operations.
• Capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting tech, B2B, or enterprise marketing events.
• Familiarity with large user conferences, trade shows, or customer summits.
• Knowledge of registration platforms, attendee communication tools, and event operations software.
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through in managing multiple responsibilities.

• Benefits:
  Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)

If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization:
At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.