Event Manager – Corporate Events #1013948

Event Manager – Corporate Events

Location: New York, NY | Experience: 6+ Years

Duration: 4 months (Possibility of conversion into FTE)

Pay - $37- $40/hr

We are seeking an experienced Event Manager with a strong corporate events + hospitality background to lead end-to-end planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and client events to Support new location openings and team onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage event planning teams and end-to-end event execution.
• Coordinate AV, F&B/catering, venue setup, décor, logistics, registration, and onsite operations.
• Manage vendors, RFPs, contracts, budgets, invoices, and site inspections.
• Resolve event-related issues and escalations while maintaining a high-quality client experience.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver events successfully.
• Track event metrics/KPIs and drive operational improvements.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of event/meeting management experience in a corporate environment.
• 5+ years of hospitality industry experience — hotel, catering, banquet, conference, or venue operations.
• Proven team leadership/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Audio-Visual (AV) and F&B/Catering operations.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, contracts, and complex event logistics.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and client-service skills.
• Flexible to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends based on event schedules.
• Metrics/KPI reporting and new-location opening experience preferred.

Interview Process: 2 Rounds – Zoom + Onsite