Events Manager (6-9 Month Contract)
About The Position
We’re Assemble—a company built to serve the many business leaders that struggle to make important decisions with certainty. We help enterprise leaders cut through the noise with trusted peer insights that bridge the gap between data overload and decision-making clarity. Our work has real impact, and our team is made up of smart, driven people who genuinely care about doing great work together. Our unique approach leverages peer intelligence—a one-of-a-kind advantage created by convening the right people around the right questions—enabling leaders from top global companies to engage in meaningful discussions and gain actionable insights across diverse industries. From finance to manufacturing, Assemble empowers leaders to make confident, strategic decisions that accelerate progress and innovation. Learn more about our brands: Executive Platforms (executiveplatforms.com) hosts summits that provide senior executives with a unique space to explore new ideas, innovations, and inspirations, fostering personal and professional growth. Board.org (board.org) offers unbiased peer insights from a trusted community—led by expert advisors—that help leaders and their teams at big companies quickly make informed strategic decisions. This role is based at our Toronto HQ, right in the heart of downtown. We move fast, think big, and work hard—but we also have a lot of fun doing it. The energy in our office reflects our culture: ambitious, collaborative, and full of momentum. Whether we’re solving complex challenges, celebrating wins, or sharing a laugh, we show up because we want to—not because we have to. Learn more at www.theassemble.com.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of experience in event management, ideally within a conference, membership, or sponsorship-driven environment
- Strong operational mindset with experience improving processes, managing multiple events, budgets, and timelines simultaneously
- Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing teams, including remote or distributed teams
- Ability to juggle competing priorities under tight deadlines, while keeping stakeholders and cross-functional partners informed on progress
- Proven experience traveling onsite and leading all aspects of event execution, from setup through teardown
- Experience overseeing or mentoring junior team members, with the ability to provide clear direction and support
Nice To Haves
- Experience working across membership, events, or sponsorship-driven environments is a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned events, serving as the main point of contact and final decision-maker for cross-departmental input and requests
- Travel onsite to lead all aspects of event execution, including setup, registration, conference room operations, 1-2-1 meeting scheduling, drinks receptions, and teardown
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met throughout the event lifecycle
- Conduct event kickoffs, health checks and regular check in meetings with all relevant departments during the run-up to each event, and lead the post-event debrief
- Maintain accurate attendee data across databases and event websites, and assist with tracking and managing event budgets
- Oversee the work of the Events team, providing clear direction and support across respective events
- Mentor and train new hires, and support the onboarding of new team members
- Partner with the CPSO on performance management and team member responsibilities
- Review current processes and identify alternative solutions to problems, weighing both cost and benefit
- Stay current on industry trends, market activity, and the competitive landscape to inform event strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure seamless event execution and success
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package
- A remote work model – providing you the flexibility to work from home
- A Flexible Paid Time Off Policy, 12 paid company holidays, and Summer Hours to help you recharge
- Occasional opportunities to travel and experience our events in person
- Real room to grow your career in a high-growth environment where your contributions matter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
