Events Project Manager (Contract)

Aescape • New York, NY

1d • $45 - $60

About The Position

Aescape is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Events Project Manager (Contract) to join us for a 3-month project sprint. In this role, you will own the end-to-end project management and execution of 6 to 8 events scheduled between now and the end of the year. You will act as the central operational hub—liaising with third-party event management companies, managing event budgets and travel logistics, coordinating event assets, and ensuring all internal cross-functional deliverables (sales decks, booth materials, lead capture tools) are delivered on time and on budget.

Requirements

• 3–5 Years of Event Project Management Experience: Proven track record managing trade shows, B2B conferences, field marketing activations, or corporate events.
• End-to-End Execution Capability: Hands-on experience building event timelines, negotiating vendor contracts/orders, and shipping hardware/displays.
• Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency managing project budgets, handling purchase orders, and reconciling expenses in spreadsheets.
• Exceptional Organization & Detail Orientation: Ability to simultaneously manage multi-track timelines for 6–8 overlapping events without letting details slip through the cracks.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively lead calls with third-party vendors, agency partners, and internal sales/executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external event production companies, trade show organizers, and venues. Coordinate booth space, electricity/AV, shipping, and technical requirements.
• Manage individual event budgets and the overall Q3/Q4 event spend. Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and ensure events stay within approved financial limits.
• Manage flight, hotel, and local transportation arrangements for attending team members. Create comprehensive travel itineraries and event playbooks for on-site staff.
• Organize, audit, and ship event physical assets (booth displays, hardware, signage, swag, print materials). Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all digital assets (presentations, lead forms, QR codes) are ready prior to showtime.
• Build and maintain project timelines for all 6–8 events. Collaborate with key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Product) to meet pre-event outreach deadlines, content delivery, overall event preparation.
• Oversee pack-out and return shipping of event hardware/displays, complete budget reconciliation, and ensure lead lists are handed off to the revenue team for follow-up.

Benefits

• Compensation: $45 - $60 per hour
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living
• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun!

What This Job Offers

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