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Event Manager

Hampton, VA, USFull-time$48k–$52k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Coordinates and supervises the planning, organization, and execution of events at a convention center, acting as a liaison between the facility and clients.

Role type

Event Manager

Builds

Client events and facility operations

Domain

Event Services / Convention Center Management

Required skills

Event planning, client liaison, cost estimation, vendor coordination, facility management, scheduling, problem-solving

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience

Technologies

Industry specific event software

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-event meetings with clients and vendors, prepare detailed work orders and floor plans, monitor event setup and staffing, prepare cost estimates and monitor billing, respond to client inquiries and complaints, create post-event synopses, work extended and irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Seniority

Mid-level, individual contributor