FCM Meetings and Events - Dedicated Event Manager (12 Month Contract) - New York City, NY at Flight Centre | New York, New York, USA | Rezi

FCM Meetings and Events - Dedicated Event Manager (12 Month Contract) - New York City, NY at Flight Centre

FCM Meetings and Events - Dedicated Event Manager (12 Month Contract) - New York City, NY

Flight Centre · New York, New York, USA

1 months ago

FCM Meetings and Events - Dedicated Event Manager (12 Month Contract) - New York City, NY

Flight Centre · New York, New York, USA

a month ago
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About the Role

Join FCM Meetings & Events as an Event Manager to lead the delivery of live, virtual, and hybrid events for a dedicated finance client, managing projects from concept through execution. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and creating memorable experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning and successful execution of assigned events
  • Build and manage event critical paths, timelines, and deliverables
  • Develop, track, and reconcile event budgets and financials
  • Oversee onsite and pre/post-event logistics, ensuring quality and accuracy
  • Manage, mentor, and guide support team members across projects
  • Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and event files
  • Deliver exceptional client service through clear, professional communication
  • Respond to client and delegate queries within agreed timeframes
  • Ensure compliance with event processes, systems, and standards
  • Build and manage registration platforms, delegate data, and event technology tools
  • Coordinate payments, invoicing, and financial reconciliation processes
  • Contribute to proposal development, supplier sourcing, and destination knowledge
  • Travel for site inspections and onsite event delivery as required (6–10 trips annually)
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in event, conference, or incentive management
  • Experience managing live, virtual, and hybrid events
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and time management skills
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and financial reconciliation
  • Experience with event management platforms (Cvent or similar)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented mindset
  • Ability to manage large data sets and reporting (Excel functions like VLOOKUP)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with group travel coordination and supplier engagement preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Reconciliation
  • Client Service
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cvent
  • Excel (VLOOKUP)

Location

  • New York City, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Contract
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Minimum 3 years experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

  • $90,000

Benefits

  • 12 Month Contract
  • Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend event delivery
  • Potential for extension
  • Have fun
  • Reward & Recognition
  • Love for travel
  • Personal connections
  • A career, not a job
  • Support for professional and personal development
  • Giving Back program
  • Paid Time Off (up to 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, 8 holidays)
  • Travel perks/discounts
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Employee Financial Wellness Services
  • National/International Award Nights and Conferences
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, fertility care)
  • Insurance (hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k program with partial match
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Global career opportunities

About the Company

  • FCM Meetings and Events is part of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), one of the world’s largest travel agencies with a footprint in over 95 countries.
  • FCTG offers flexibility and customization, with employees who are out-of-the-box thinkers and problem solvers.
  • Services include Event Management (Live, Virtual & Hybrid Events), Event Travel, Event Technology, Venue Sourcing & Strategic Meetings Management.

Equal Opportunity

  • Flight Centre Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all employees.
  • We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.
  • We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process.
  • We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible.