Strategic Events Manager Contractor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic Events Manager Contractor based in United States.

This contract role supports a busy Field and Events Marketing team during a high-volume event season and a period of team coverage. You will lead the planning and execution of large-scale, company-hosted events from initial strategy through onsite delivery. The role also includes managing tradeshow sponsorships and supporting smaller customer and networking events. You’ll coordinate timelines, budgets, vendors, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences. This is an opportunity for an experienced events professional to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact. The contract runs through April 30, 2027, at 30–40 hours per week.

Accountabilities:
- Serve as project manager for large-scale, company-hosted events, owning planning, coordination, and hands-on execution from start to finish.

- Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, and deliverables while keeping cross-functional stakeholders aligned.

- Oversee event logistics including venues, hotels, audiovisual services, catering, registration, and attendee experiences.

- Act as the onsite lead during events, ensuring smooth execution and quickly resolving operational issues as they arise.

- Plan and execute small- and medium-sized tradeshow sponsorships at industry conferences, including contracting, vendors, budgets, and logistics.

- Partner with Sales and other internal teams attending events to coordinate needs and ensure strong event execution.

- Support additional events as needed, including lunch-and-learns, VIP happy hours and dinners, and networking events.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of professional event planning experience, with demonstrated ability to plan and execute full conferences end to end.

- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-day conferences or customer-facing events.

- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple timelines, budgets, vendors, and priorities simultaneously.

- Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and keeping stakeholders aligned throughout complex projects.

- Comfortable with limited travel of up to 10% and onsite event management responsibilities.

- Highly self-motivated and able to ramp up quickly, self-onboard, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience working in the Atlanta area and availability to work from an Alpharetta or Glencastle office one to two times per week is a plus.

Benefits:

- Contract engagement running as soon as possible through April 30, 2027.

- 30–40 hours per week.

- Flexible remote work options, with Atlanta-area candidates able to work from an office one to two times per week.

- Energetic and collaborative work environment where employees’ perspectives and ideas are valued.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- Work focused on software that helps K-12 schools operate more efficiently and improve the classroom experience.

- Strong emphasis on work/life balance.

- Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off; eligibility may vary for contractors.

- Competitive compensation based on experience.