Event Jobs in Berkeley, CA

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

60.00 / hr - $65.00 / hr

Title : Events Manager

Duration : 9 month contract with potential extension or conversion

The Events Manager designs and produces events that bring together executives, partners, customers, and employees. Our events vary from in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Success in this role requires agility, clear and compelling communications, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• 8+ years experience as an event professional managing high volume events and corporate meetings.
• Manage Nonprofit Event Program, responsibilities include managing intake, vetting of each nonprofit, submission to internal nonprofit vetting committee, and being the direct point of contact for external nonprofits.
• Manage white glove high-touch C-level executive facing programs with a high level of hospitality.
• Partner with hospitality stakeholder teams - SIC and Culinary teams to execute high-touch customer meetings and programming.
• Manage and update event-related SOPs to ensure streamlined alignment across the event team.
• End-to-end world class coordination of events including executive receptions, non-profit fundraisers, customer events, executive meetings, and virtual events.
• Manage multiple, complex events and activities daily in a collaborative and extremely fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to creatively negotiate demands.
• Ability to assess and prioritize workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment.
• Possess strong customer service experience; candidates should have a solid events background and be highly personable and service-focused.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and problem solver who loves to come up with innovative solutions with a willingness to take risks, iterate, and learn.
• Experience successfully managing third-party vendors, contractors, and budgets.
• High level of confidentiality and comfort in working with executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a given time with a high level of expertise and skill.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills, with the ability to proactively address client's needs.
• Ability to work early mornings and evenings.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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