Event and Project Manager

Overview We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful Event & Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of events while also overseeing broader project coordination across departments. This role will manage end-to-end logistics, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality events and projects.

Job Responsibilities Event Management

• Collaborate with event planners and vendors to ensure that all details are in place and the event runs smoothly.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the event, including logistics, catering, audio/visual needs, transportation, and accommodations.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors to ensure that their work aligns with the event's requirements.
• Ensure that the event adheres to the client's budget, timeline, and objectives.
• Create event timelines, budgets, and work plans.
• Work with the marketing team to promote the event and ensure that attendance goals are met.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the event's success and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate with clients throughout the event planning and execution process to ensure that their expectations are met.
• Manage event staff and volunteers, including scheduling and assigning duties.
• Handle any issues or concerns that arise during the event.

Project Coordination & Management

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and work breakdown structures.
• Monitor project milestones, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication among internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, track deliverables, and prepare progress reports.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support resource allocation and team capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in event planning, project coordination, or project management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve on the fly, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Any background in graphic design or demonstrated comfort using tools like Canva or similar platforms is a strong plus.
• Ability to create visually appealing presentations, event materials, and basic marketing assets when needed.

Work Environment

• Remote/virtual work-at-home opportunity.
• Competitive benefits package available.
• Team-oriented, fun, and collaborative culture.
• No relocation.
• Full-time work schedule during normal eastern or central time zone business.
• Pay range is $80,000 - 95,000/ year.

Emerge seeks, in all of its operations, to employ individuals for available positions based on their qualifications, working knowledge, and competency. Emerge has a continuing commitment to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship or immigration status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military/veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or based on their relationship or association with members of a protected class or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.. Emerge is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.