Remote Events Manager Jobs
Remote events manager jobs are open across the U.S. in technology, nonprofits, and professional associations, where distributed teams need experienced planners to run virtual, hybrid, and in-person events without a centralized office. Companies hiring remotely right now include Morley, CLOC, and CELLA. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Manager, Events
Department: External Affairs
Location: Virtual from the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Reports to: Senior Director, Events
Classification: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $56,000 - $71,000 per year
Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day. We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members. We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families. We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling. And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with great benefits! Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.
Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.
General Description
The Manager, Events assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Events Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Events, this position creates seamless event experiences and helps to manage the daily operations of the Events Team.
The Manager, Events participates in project-based team calls and day-to-day project management, and works closely with the External Affairs department to craft memorable, engaging, and innovative events for our members, stakeholders, and government and military leaders.
This role requires managing multiple projects at once, making quick decisions, and helping to manage daily team operations. The Manager, Events must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Key job functions
Event Planning
- Develop event concepts, objectives, and timelines.
- Create detailed event plans and checklists.
- Track project management for the Events team - helping to alleviate sticking points and track completion and approvals.
- Day to day Event team support and management, including but not limited to Hive project management, agenda development, streamlining communication across teams, supporting the weekly project calls.
- Draft RFPs and manage the proposal process for the Events team.
- Schedule prep calls and briefings with Blue Star Families leadership, external partners and stakeholders, maintain call notes and agendas.
Vendor Management
- Support Senior Manager, Events to source, & negotiate vendor contracts and relationships.
Logistics Management
- Post- event evaluation to include analyzing event performance to identify areas of improvements.
- Prepare after action reports.
Additional Tasks
- Complete Hive project management and development for Events team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required experience, skills, background
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite products
- Experience and/or comfort working in a virtual environment
- Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism
- Ability to quickly and effectively gather information by means of interviews, research, phone calls, etc.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to produce high-quality work on deadline; comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Experienced content writer and strategic thinker
- Flexibility with work schedule in support of deadlines and events
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions
- Some travel may be required
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
Desired experience, skills, background
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Hive, Salesforce, Adobe
- Proficiency with Cvent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, critical thinker, and problem-solver
- Proficiency in project management for tracking project metrics, deliverables, and contacts
- Familiarity with and passion for military culture, lifestyle, and terminology
More About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.
Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EEO Policy
Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why Blue Star Families?
- Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)
- Career growth opportunities
- Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more)
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses
- On-the-job professional development training
- Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience
- Competitive salaries
- Workplace flexibility
Job Title: Manager, Events
Department: External Affairs
Location: Virtual from the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Reports to: Senior Director, Events
Classification: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $56,000 - $71,000 per year
Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day. We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members. We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families. We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling. And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with great benefits! Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.
Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.
General Description
The Manager, Events assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Events Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Events, this position creates seamless event experiences and helps to manage the daily operations of the Events Team.
The Manager, Events participates in project-based team calls and day-to-day project management, and works closely with the External Affairs department to craft memorable, engaging, and innovative events for our members, stakeholders, and government and military leaders.
This role requires managing multiple projects at once, making quick decisions, and helping to manage daily team operations. The Manager, Events must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Key job functions
Event Planning
- Develop event concepts, objectives, and timelines.
- Create detailed event plans and checklists.
- Track project management for the Events team - helping to alleviate sticking points and track completion and approvals.
- Day to day Event team support and management, including but not limited to Hive project management, agenda development, streamlining communication across teams, supporting the weekly project calls.
- Draft RFPs and manage the proposal process for the Events team.
- Schedule prep calls and briefings with Blue Star Families leadership, external partners and stakeholders, maintain call notes and agendas.
Vendor Management
- Support Senior Manager, Events to source, & negotiate vendor contracts and relationships.
Logistics Management
- Post- event evaluation to include analyzing event performance to identify areas of improvements.
- Prepare after action reports.
Additional Tasks
- Complete Hive project management and development for Events team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required experience, skills, background
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite products
- Experience and/or comfort working in a virtual environment
- Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism
- Ability to quickly and effectively gather information by means of interviews, research, phone calls, etc.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to produce high-quality work on deadline; comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Experienced content writer and strategic thinker
- Flexibility with work schedule in support of deadlines and events
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions
- Some travel may be required
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.
Desired experience, skills, background
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Hive, Salesforce, Adobe
- Proficiency with Cvent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, critical thinker, and problem-solver
- Proficiency in project management for tracking project metrics, deliverables, and contacts
- Familiarity with and passion for military culture, lifestyle, and terminology
More About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.
Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EEO Policy
Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why Blue Star Families?
- Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)
- Career growth opportunities
- Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more)
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses
- On-the-job professional development training
- Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience
- Competitive salaries
- Workplace flexibility
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote events manager jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of end-to-end event planning and production experience
- Proficiency with event management software and registration platforms
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts and negotiating rates
- Strong budget management and cost-tracking skills across multiple events
- CMP certification preferred or actively pursuing it
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Events Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote events manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly before postings fill. Remote roles at well-known companies close fast.
Show async communication in your materials
Remote events managers coordinate vendors, stakeholders, and attendees entirely through written channels. Use your cover letter and resume to demonstrate clear, concise async communication, because hiring managers read those documents as proof you can work without in-person context.
Document virtual platform experience explicitly
Name the platforms you have used, such as Cvent, Hopin, Zoom Webinars, or Eventbrite, in your resume and application. Remote employers screen for platform fluency because onboarding time is shorter when you already know the tools the team runs on.
Build a portfolio of events you owned end-to-end
Remote employers cannot observe your day-to-day work before hiring, so a portfolio showing full event ownership, including budget, vendor contracts, run-of-show documents, and attendee outcomes, replaces the in-office reputation you would otherwise build over time.
Remote Events Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote events manager job?
Target remote-first technology companies, nonprofits, and membership associations, which consistently hire events managers to run distributed programs without an on-site team. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with virtual event platforms like Hopin, Cvent, or Zoom Webinars. A portfolio of events you managed independently, including budget ownership and vendor coordination, gives you a clear edge over candidates with similar experience who have only worked in-office environments.
Which companies hire remote events managers?
Remote events manager roles are posted by Morley, CLOC, and CELLA and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, professional associations, and mission-driven nonprofits make up the largest share of employers hiring for this role on distributed teams.
Can you get a remote events manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level events manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage timelines, vendors, and attendees independently from day one. Your best paths in are coordinating small virtual events for a nonprofit or student organization, freelancing on a single virtual conference, or assisting a remote events team as a contract coordinator. Documented results, such as attendee counts and on-budget delivery, substitute directly for years of experience.
Do you need a degree for remote events manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about a verifiable history of planned and executed events than a specific degree field. A Certified Meeting Professional credential, a strong portfolio showing end-to-end event ownership, and fluency with remote project management and virtual event tools can outweigh a four-year degree, especially at technology companies and nonprofits that hire on demonstrated competency.
Which industries hire the most remote events managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote events managers are Retail, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to produce virtual summits, user conferences, webinar series, and member events without requiring a central office location.
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