Events Associate

Access Destination Services•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Events Associate with Access, you’ll be at the heart of our event operations. You’ll support Event Managers on a variety of programs while also taking ownership of event elements, from coordinating vendors to supporting clients onsite. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across every stage of event planning and execution while learning from one of the industry’s top women-led teams. You’ll build strong organizational skills, develop key industry relationships, and gain a deep understanding of destination logistics — setting you up for a successful career in events.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience supporting or managing multiple clients and programs
Background in hospitality, ideally in event planning and execution
Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

Assist Event Managers with day-to-day program logistics, documentation, and deliverables
Secure, prepare, and communicate with event staff and vendors to ensure flawless execution
Travel to events, support Event Managers onsite, and occasionally operate smaller programs independently
Prepare key event materials such as Program Overviews, Manifests, and Signage
Participate in vendor meetings to expand your supplier knowledge and build long-term relationships
Work cross-functionally with other Access offices to support national programs

Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!
Women-owned and women-led
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual & quarterly awards program
Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to celebrate wins
Generous PTO, sick days, 9 holidays + 2 floating holidays
5 half-days off before holidays to unplug early
½-day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Robust performance-based quarterly commission plan
401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year, up to 4% of salary, vested immediately)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Mentorship program
Masterclasses in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development