Event Manager (Contract)

The Suite

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About The Position

The Suite is seeking a contract Event Manager to own, elevate, and execute high-impact event strategies across a portfolio of dinner and local event experiences for our legal executive community. Reporting to our Head of Event Operations for the L Suite, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless event delivery from concept through execution.

The ideal candidate will thrive in high-autonomy, fast-paced environments and be adept at balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution. You are proactive in communication, resourceful in leveraging historical context and prior documentation, and comfortable applying AI and automation to increase the impact and quality of your work. You excel under pressure, document learnings for future teams, and bring a flexible, solution-focused mindset to every challenge.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in event programming, content development, or event management, preferably with executive audiences or high-profile corporate gatherings
• Availability in the evenings to be on-call for support while our dinners are happening live
• Demonstrated success owning end-to-end planning and execution for exclusive events or programs
• Proficiency with digital collaboration and event tools (Airtable, Splash, Gatsby, etc.); prior application of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) in a professional context is required
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and urgent needs
• Clear, proactive communicator comfortable coordinating across cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
• High degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and adaptability in fast-moving, live-event environments
• Experience documenting processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring continuity across multifaceted programs

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a membership-driven or professional networking organization a plus

Responsibilities

• Own execution for assigned events, balancing strategic vision with meticulous on-the-ground delivery.
• Design and implement curated networking experiences tailored to senior executive audiences.
• Orchestrate end-to-end logistical operations, serving as the primary liaison to ensure seamless communication and alignment across all internal departments.
• Maintain rigorous quality control over event details, ensuring absolute precision across all marketing collateral, digital assets, and stakeholder communications.
• Track event performance and gather actionable feedback through Airtable and standardized reporting tools.
• Optimize and build upon existing templates, documentation, and processes for ongoing continuity and improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure consistently exceptional member and attendee experiences.
• Leverage advanced tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, Airtable and other AI-driven workflows—to enhance content creation, streamline planning, and boost operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed