Event Manager I
About The Position
The Event Manager I is the primary client point of contact for assigned meetings at the client’s campus. The role coordinates meeting logistics and task assignments while providing high levels of customer service and working with service partners to meet program objectives and outcomes. The position manages meetings from planning through execution, supports clients through the planning process, and collaborates with internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver events successfully. The role is onsite at a client campus in Mountain View, California, with minimal travel primarily for site inspections or program needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2–4 years of experience in event or meeting management, hotel catering, convention services, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional presentation style.
- Proficiency in G Suite and Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Ability to thrive in an agile, continuously changing environment.
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Hospitality or a related field.
- Experience with budget maintenance or financial tracking.
- Prior exposure to large-volume or multi-meeting program management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary client contact for assigned meetings, managing logistics from planning through execution.
- Guide clients through the event planning process and communicate details accurately and on time.
- Manage a large volume of small- to medium-complexity meetings while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Communicate meeting logistics and task assignments through internal systems and established processes.
- Coordinate and attend site inspections as needed.
- Collaborate with Catering, Facilities, Technology & AV, Executive Production, Security, Transportation, Janitorial, and third-party suppliers.
- Maintain proactive, positive client communication to clarify expectations and support satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Year-end holiday closure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
