Events Manager Jobs in Georgia

Events Manager jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where corporate headquarters, convention infrastructure, and university systems keep demand steady across corporate events, nonprofit galas, and large-scale conferences. Major employers with a lasting Georgia presence that regularly hire events managers include Georgia-Pacific, Emory University, and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. The most in-demand specialties are corporate meetings management, association conference planning, and experiential marketing events. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerAmerican Cancer Society
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring11
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Marketing Manager for Events
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Marketing Manager for Events
Premier Events
Smyrna, Georgia
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$55k - $65k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Events & Communications Manager
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Events & Communications Manager
Reinhardt University
Waleska, Georgia
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Meeting & Events Business Partner Senior Manager
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Meeting & Events Business Partner Senior Manager
Boston Consulting Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Activities and Events Manager
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Activities and Events Manager
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Braselton, Georgia
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Theatre Business & Events Manager
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Theatre Business & Events Manager
THE CLASSIC CENTER
Athens, Georgia
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
51-200

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Events Manager Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Savannah
2 jobs
Athens
1 job
Smyrna
1 job
Tyrone
1 job
Waleska
1 job
Marietta
1 job
Braselton
1 job
Alpharetta
1 job

Events Manager Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

American Cancer Society2 open roles
Illumia1 open role
MTD Water1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in events manager jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related field
  • Three or more years of end-to-end event planning and execution experience
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred or required by many Georgia employers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendor contracts, venue negotiations, and event budgets
  • Proficiency with event management platforms such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or equivalent tools
  • Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and timelines

Events Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a events manager in Georgia?

Georgia does not require a state-issued license to work as an events manager, so the path into the field runs through education and professional credentials. Most Georgia employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or marketing, typically from programs at Georgia State University, the University of Georgia, or Savannah College of Art and Design. Earning the Certified Meeting Professional designation through the Events Industry Council significantly strengthens a candidacy, and hands-on experience coordinating events for Georgia nonprofits, universities, or hotel properties is the most practical way to build a qualifying portfolio.

Which companies hire events managers in Georgia?

Companies currently hiring events managers in Georgia include American Cancer Society, Illumia, and MTD Water, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters in Atlanta, major convention facilities, and a strong university and nonprofit sector means openings appear across a wide range of industries and organization sizes.

Which Georgia cities have the most events manager jobs?

Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens account for the greatest concentration of events manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to the state's largest corporate headquarters, the Georgia World Congress Center, and a dense network of hotels and convention venues, while Savannah's tourism economy and Savannah College of Art and Design generate steady demand, and Augusta's medical corridor and Masters Tournament infrastructure support a reliable base of event planning roles.

Are there remote events manager jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Events management is fundamentally an on-site role requiring venue walkthroughs, vendor coordination, and day-of production, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 50% of events manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that exist tend to cover pre-event logistics, sponsor relations, and post-event reporting rather than live execution.

How can I get hired as a events manager in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a coordinator or assistant role at one of Atlanta's many hotel properties, convention centers, or nonprofit organizations, where hands-on exposure to production logistics builds quickly. Georgia institutions such as Emory University, Georgia Tech, and the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau regularly bring on event coordinators who grow into management. Volunteering with organizations like Meeting Professionals International's Georgia chapter adds real credentials, and pursuing the Certified Meeting Professional designation signals seriousness to hiring managers even before you have years of experience behind you.

Where can I find and apply to events manager jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to events manager jobs in Georgia directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply to those positions directly through the listings.

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