WHAT YOU'LL DO Hiring now for a Senior Events Manager who will play a critical role for Laudio and StaffGarden - together representing the Healthcare Workforce Solutions group at Ascend Learning. Partnering closely with the Director of Events, this person manages and influences the planning, organization, development, and execution of key persona forums, regional dinners, national conferences, CEO/networking events, and our annual thought leadership conference.
This role blends strong project management, impeccable attention to detail, and an eagerness to deliver exceptional event experiences for clients and prospects. The Senior Events Manager will collaborate across marketing, sales, client engagement, and product teams to ensure events are planned and executed seamlessly and aligned with brand standards and business goals.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the United States. Boston, MA area preferred. Working Eastern time zone hours required.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME Strategic event planning & project management: - Develop and support annual event plans aligned with company goals
- Build and manage detailed project plans to ensure all event components are executed accurately and on schedule
- Manage the industry speaking submission calendar and coordinate all submissions
Event operations: - Manage and execute event multi-channel promotional plans and coordinate with key stakeholders on execution and performance
- Manage logistics for vendor/venue research, vendor/venue communication, shipping, booth collateral, registrations, and onsite support
Budget support and financial tracking: - Manage forecasting and expense tracking, ensuring all activities stay within financial targets
- Coordinate contracts and deliverables with external vendors and internal approvers
Event performance reporting: - Collaborate with marketing operations and sales on lead management processes to maximize conversion and enable effective reporting on pipeline impact
- Develop read-outs on individual events and quarterly performance, analyzing key marketing metrics. Identify actionable insights to inform future event investments
Leadership Innovation Exchange Conference: - Manage and lead the speaker onboarding, preparation, and content development processes with external speakers and internal stakeholders
- Prepare, proofread, and distribute all presentations and discussion guides, ensuring alignment with event branding and messaging
- Manage key venue / hotel logistics effectively with timely updates and close tracking
WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 7+ years of progressive experience in marketing, events, or related field with 5+ years direct event management experience (tradeshows and owned events required)
- Healthcare experience preferred; exposure to health systems a plus
- End-to-end B2B event marketing lifecycle experience, including planning, promotion, execution, and post-event reporting
- Strong organizational and project management skills with extraordinary attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Experience interfacing with C-suite clients, prospects, partners, and senior internal stakeholders
- Experience using HubSpot or similar CRM/marketing tools preferred
- Commitment to high-quality work and strong adherence to brand standards
- Ability to work independently while maintaining open communication and alignment with team
- Ability to travel 20-30%
- Bachelor's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience and a track record of results in communications will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
BENEFITS - Flexible and generous paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) employer matching program
- Parental leave
- Wellness resources
- Charitable matching program
- On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
- Community outreach groups
- Tuition reimbursement
