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About the Role

Join FCM Meetings & Events, part of the Flight Centre Travel Group, where creativity meets global impact. As an Event Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of exciting live, virtual, and hybrid events for a dedicated finance client, bringing ideas to life from concept through execution. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and create memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression. This position will initially focus on supporting a dedicated finance client during a 12-month maternity leave coverage period, with potential to transition into a permanent role or join the broader FCM Meetings & Events team.

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

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

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

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

Paid Time Off (up to 15 vacation days, increasing to 20 after 2 years, 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 was born out of the evolution of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) family of brands.
As one of the world’s largest travel agencies, Flight Centre’s footprint spans across 95+ countries and encompasses over 30 brands of corporate and leisure services.
We’ve been in the event game since 1986, connecting people across the globe and bringing their visions to life.
We pride ourselves in being able to offer a level of flexibility and customization that is not common amongst our competitors.
Our people are out of the box thinkers and problem solvers, helping create memories that will leave a lasting impact.
Our 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 our 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.