Event Manager

Alliance For Choice in Education • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Manager works closely with the Director of National Events and a fellow Event Manager to plan and execute events across ACE Scholarships’ markets. Events include board meetings, donor receptions, small- and large-scale fundraising events, conferences, trade shows, and other mission-driven events. The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously and creating polished, high-impact experiences that support ACE’s mission.

The position is full-time and in-office in the South Denver area, specifically the Denver Tech Center/Inverness area. It reports to the Director of Events and has no direct reports. The role is exempt and involves 5–10% travel, including one to five out-of-state events per year. The salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 per year, based on experience and alignment with internal pay bands.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of professional event planning or event production experience.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience coordinating vendors, venues, and event logistics.
• Comfort with occasional evening and weekend work and travel as required for events.
• Ability to lift and move event materials and assist with event setup and breakdown as needed.
• Passion for ACE Scholarships’ mission and commitment to educational opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting fundraising events, conferences, donor events, or corporate events is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management technology or platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed event timelines, run-of-show documents, agendas, and production schedules from event conception through post-event wrap-up.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venues, vendors, catering, seating, audiovisual needs, entertainment, transportation, and run-of-show development.
• Support on-site event execution, including guest experience, vendor management, troubleshooting, event setup, and breakdown.
• Anticipate event needs and proactively identify solutions to potential challenges.
• Assist with site research, venue sourcing, contract review, and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with venues, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Support post-event reconciliation, reporting, and budget tracking.
• Support the Tradeshow/Conference Manager with organizing and maintaining event collateral, promotional materials, signage, and branded assets.
• Contribute creative ideas for event materials and attendee engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on event-related projects and deadlines.
• Review event materials to help ensure brand consistency and quality standards.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Monthly cellphone stipend.
• Scholarships for employees’ children actively enrolled in a K–12 private school: $3,500 per child, up to $10,500 per year.
• Employer-paid parking at the Colorado home office.
• On-site gym, café, and building security at the Colorado home office.
• In-office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed