Talent Events Manager

Trm Labs • Springfield, VA

6d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We're looking for a Talent Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of TRM's talent events portfolio in 2026 and beyond. This role will be the operational driver behind 12+ candidate-facing experiences, ranging from university recruiting and office meetups to happy hours and conferences. You'll own logistics end-to-end—from vendor coordination and communication planning to onsite execution and post-event retrospectives. You'll partner closely with recruiters, marketers, and hiring teams to make sure every event leaves a lasting impression, contributes to hiring goals, and strengthens TRM's position in the market.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in event planning, preferably at early-stage, faced paced startups
• Demonstrated ownership of logistics-heavy initiatives
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and workstreams with clarity
• Strong attention to detail and task tracking discipline
• High accountability and follow-through
• This role requires travel up to 25% of the year (about 1 week per month) to attend and manage in-person events, including university recruiting, office meetups, and industry gatherings. Candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed for event execution.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data/analytics tools to support reporting and events tracking
• Experience planning/executing talent events such as University Recruiting, Tech Talks, etc

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for 12+ in-person events per year
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure each event has clear goals, messaging, and follow-through
• Coordinate venues, vendors, materials, and run-of-show logistics
• Maintain organized tracking systems for invites, RSVPs, budgets, timelines, and outcomes
• Attend and represent TRM at key events when needed
• Conduct post-event debriefs to identify areas of improvement
• Track key metrics such as attendance, candidate engagement, and hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees