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Events Manager jobs are open across corporate, hospitality, nonprofit, and agency sectors, from coordinator to senior director level, with specializations in live events, virtual and hybrid events, and conference production. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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JOB NO:
540281
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services
DEPARTMENT:
31010000 - NR-OFFICE OF THE DEAN
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Conference-Event Manager I-College of Nursing
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Events Manager for the College of Nursing is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact events that advance the College’s mission, visibility, and stakeholder engagement. This role manages complex event portfolios, ensures brand alignment, and collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional experiences for internal and external audiences.
High-Impact Event & Conference Execution
- Independently lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, high-visibility College events, including symposiums, conferences, donor events, leadership retreats, and academic ceremonies.
- Ensure all events align with institutional priorities, brand standards, and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents to ensure seamless execution.
Event Operations & Logistics
- Oversee complex event logistics, including venue selection, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, catering, audiovisual services, travel, and on-site execution.
- Manage event registration processes, attendee communication, and hospitality services to ensure a high-quality participant experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related vendors and internal stakeholders.
Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage event budgets in partnership with Finance and College leadership.
- Track expenses, process invoices, and ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high production standards.
- Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities, as appropriate.
Marketing, Communications & Engagement
- Collaborate with the College’s marketing and communications team to develop and implement event promotion strategies, including digital campaigns, invitations, and media outreach.
- Contribute content for event-related materials such as programs, websites, and social media.
- Support efforts to increase event attendance, visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement post-event evaluation strategies, including surveys and metrics analysis.
- Provide comprehensive event reports with insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Apply feedback and data to refine processes, improve attendee experience, and enhance strategic alignment.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with faculty, leadership, alumni relations, advancement, and external organizations to plan and execute events that support academic, research, and fundraising goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$70,000-80,000
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s Degree in a related field such as Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex events with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
- Experience in academic or healthcare-related event environments.
- Familiarity with event management platforms and CRM systems.
- Knowledge of accessibility, compliance, and risk management considerations in event planning
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
540281
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Recreation/Event Services
DEPARTMENT:
31010000 - NR-OFFICE OF THE DEAN
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Conference-Event Manager I-College of Nursing
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Events Manager for the College of Nursing is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact events that advance the College’s mission, visibility, and stakeholder engagement. This role manages complex event portfolios, ensures brand alignment, and collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional experiences for internal and external audiences.
High-Impact Event & Conference Execution
- Independently lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, high-visibility College events, including symposiums, conferences, donor events, leadership retreats, and academic ceremonies.
- Ensure all events align with institutional priorities, brand standards, and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents to ensure seamless execution.
Event Operations & Logistics
- Oversee complex event logistics, including venue selection, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, catering, audiovisual services, travel, and on-site execution.
- Manage event registration processes, attendee communication, and hospitality services to ensure a high-quality participant experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related vendors and internal stakeholders.
Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage event budgets in partnership with Finance and College leadership.
- Track expenses, process invoices, and ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high production standards.
- Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities, as appropriate.
Marketing, Communications & Engagement
- Collaborate with the College’s marketing and communications team to develop and implement event promotion strategies, including digital campaigns, invitations, and media outreach.
- Contribute content for event-related materials such as programs, websites, and social media.
- Support efforts to increase event attendance, visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement post-event evaluation strategies, including surveys and metrics analysis.
- Provide comprehensive event reports with insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Apply feedback and data to refine processes, improve attendee experience, and enhance strategic alignment.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with faculty, leadership, alumni relations, advancement, and external organizations to plan and execute events that support academic, research, and fundraising goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$70,000-80,000
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s Degree in a related field such as Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex events with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
- Experience in academic or healthcare-related event environments.
- Familiarity with event management platforms and CRM systems.
- Knowledge of accessibility, compliance, and risk management considerations in event planning
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Find Events Manager JobsEvents Manager Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's78
- Burger King43
- Sodexo34
- Live Nation28
- Sage Hospitality21
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage253
- Technology & Software137
- Hospitality & Tourism131
- Education101
- Non-Profit & Social Services45
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events manager jobs.
- Three to five years of end-to-end event planning and production experience
- Proven budget management across vendor contracts, catering, and AV
- Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent events
- Experience coordinating with venue operations, catering, and AV vendors
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related field
Tips for Your Events Manager Job Search
Quantify your event scale on your resume
Hiring managers scan for scope fast. List attendee counts, budget size, and number of vendors managed for each event you led. A resume that shows you ran a 2,000-person conference reads very differently from one that just says you planned events.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists events manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to the venue type
Corporate events and festival production require completely different skills. Read each job description carefully and mirror its language, whether that's budget management and executive stakeholder communication or logistics coordination and vendor negotiation, to show you understand that world.
Build a portfolio with run-of-show documents
Event planning portfolios that include actual run-of-show documents, floor plans, and post-event wrap reports stand out. If you don't have polished samples, recreate anonymized versions of real events you ran to show your process, not just outcomes.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Events manager interviews routinely involve crisis scenarios: a vendor cancels two hours before doors open, or a keynote speaker drops out. Walk interviewers through your decision-making framework, not just what you did, but who you called first and how you communicated upward.
Negotiate using total event responsibility
When discussing compensation, anchor your case in the budget and headcount you were accountable for. Phrases like the dollar value of contracts you managed or the revenue a fundraising event generated give hiring managers a concrete frame for evaluating your offer expectations.
Events Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most events managers?
The companies hiring the most events managers right now include Wendy's, Burger King, and Sodexo, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially strong in corporate conference, association, and nonprofit fundraising environments.
How many events manager jobs are remote?
About 13% of events manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Virtual event production and event technology coordination roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while venue-based and experiential marketing roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an events manager?
Start by gaining hands-on experience coordinating smaller events, whether through internships, nonprofit volunteering, or assisting at a corporate events team. Build familiarity with event management platforms, vendor negotiation, and on-site logistics. A degree in hospitality, communications, or marketing helps, but a portfolio showing real events you planned and executed is what moves applications forward.
How do you get hired as an events manager with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like events coordinator or events assistant, which are the standard entry points into this career. Document every event you've touched, including club events, volunteer fundraisers, or side projects, with attendee counts and logistics details. Getting certified through organizations like the Events Industry Council can also signal commitment to hiring managers evaluating candidates without a long work history.
What does the events manager interview process look like?
Most events manager interviews move through a phone screen focused on your event history, a structured in-person or video interview with scenario-based questions about vendor crises and timeline management, and sometimes a practical exercise where you walk through how you'd plan a sample event. Final rounds often include a meeting with the broader team or a key stakeholder you'd work with regularly.
Where can I find and apply to events manager jobs?
You can find and apply to events manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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