About the Role
The Event Operations Manager is charged with collaborating with other team members to ensure the successful execution of our conferences, tradeshows, and awards programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end operational planning and execution of flagship tradeshow, Legalweek.
- Develop and adhere to event plans and timelines, including internal and external deadlines, floor plans, and run-of-show documents.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with internal and external resources, including venues, general service contractors, A/V vendors, electrical, security, and other material suppliers.
- Act as primary point of contact for clients – on-site and in advance of events – to gather client deliverables, secure client approvals, and provide a smooth client experience.
- Oversee exhibitor logistics including move-in/move-out, booth compliance, and onsite support.
- Coordinate all on-site logistics including on-site staff assignments.
- Be responsible for accurate and timely budgeting and reconciliation of events.
- Oversee the adherence to operational policies and procedures for the conference operations staff.
- Create staff housing list; manage all staff, speakers, suppliers and VIP hotel arrangements directly with our housing contractor.
- Order food and beverage for event attendees networking events and work with venue F&B vendor for retail options.
- Work with venue and vendors on various sponsorship opportunities and price out potential costs.
- Order event signage and work with general service contractor on additional event branding.
- Develop and maintain event requirements for all vendors in event Letter of Instruction.
- Develop and maintain exhibitor/sponsor resource center.
- Oversee sponsorship fulfillment for any conference/event related items.
- Proof/edit promotional materials and maintain pertinent event information on websites.
- Collaborate with Conference Event Operations Manager for all things Legalweek related.
- Collaborate with registration and event tech team to ensure successful deployment of onsite attendee experience.
- Oversee on-site setup and distribution of attendee goody-bags and/or giveaways.
- Perform end-to-end planning for non-tradeshow conferences/awards.
- Troubleshoot operational issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
- Analyze post-event metrics and feedback to identify operational improvements and lead post-event debriefs.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by Director, Event Operations.
Requirements
- Ability to travel to events as needed.
Skills
- 2-5 years meeting planning/event operations experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Ambitious and proactive with a calm response to pressure.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly detail oriented and a self-starter.
- Able to work efficiently independently as well as part of a team.
- Highly polished written and verbal communication skills, including writing, proofreading skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.
- Strong record of customer service.
- Resourceful, creative problem solver.
- Easily adaptable to situations and changing event demands.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Benefits
- 15 vacation days
- 12 company holidays
- three personal days
- a day off for your birthday each year
- Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans
- two dental plans
- vision coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- 401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
- Employee Referral Awards
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
- Commuter Benefits
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
