Marketing Event Manager (Contract)

Regard•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Regard is seeking a proactive, highly organized Marketing Event Manager to help own and elevate its event programs. The role delivers the company’s event portfolio—including customer summits, executive events, product launches, and major industry conferences—and independently leads new event initiatives from concept through post-event follow-up. The manager works with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to coordinate programs, build scalable processes, strengthen customer relationships, and support business impact. The position requires travel for events and conferences, up to 50% of the time as needed, with higher travel during peak season. This is a six-month contract with the potential to transition to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. The position is hybrid and requires working from Regard’s Manhattan office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with more frequent office attendance during onboarding and team onsite weeks, which may occur up to once per month. Regard is considering candidates authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and located in the New York City metro area. Candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, event production, or related roles, including hands-on event delivery and ownership of individual programs.
Experience managing event logistics, vendor relationships, timelines, and budgets, with the ability to execute independently.
Ability to translate event objectives into practical plans that support broader marketing, engagement, and pipeline goals.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Creative, resourceful problem-solving skills; takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for events and conferences.
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and located in the New York City metro area.
Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

B2B event marketing experience, particularly in SaaS or technology environments.
Experience supporting large-scale customer conferences while independently managing smaller events, executive programs, or new initiatives.
Experience with event performance reporting, lead management, and CRM workflows.
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Salesforce, Figma, Cvent, or similar event and marketing tools.
Experience working in healthcare or health tech.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute Regard’s core event portfolio alongside the Senior Event Marketing Manager, including customer summits, executive experiences, and major industry conferences.
Independently lead new event initiatives end to end, including shaping project plans, coordinating stakeholders, managing execution, and driving post-event evaluation.
Manage event logistics, including venue and vendor coordination, production, audiovisual needs, catering, registration, travel, and on-site operations.
Track event budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, and invoices, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Coordinate event promotion with internal teams, including invitations, email campaigns, landing pages, social content, and attendee communications.
Own production and delivery of signage, collateral, swag, and other event materials in partnership with Creative and external vendors.
Support lead capture, CRM processes, and sales follow-up; track engagement, pipeline contribution, and post-event results.
Maintain shared event calendars, project plans, timelines, and repeatable workflows.
Serve as an on-site lead for assigned events, proactively resolving issues and ensuring a strong attendee experience.