Strategic Events Manager Contractor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic Events Manager Contractor based in United States. This contract role supports a busy Field and Events Marketing team during a high-volume event season and a period of team coverage. You will lead the planning and execution of large-scale, company-hosted events from initial strategy through onsite delivery. The role also includes managing tradeshow sponsorships and supporting smaller customer and networking events. You’ll coordinate timelines, budgets, vendors, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences. This is an opportunity for an experienced events professional to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact. The contract runs through April 30, 2027, at 30–40 hours per week. Accountabilities: - Serve as project manager for large-scale, company-hosted events, owning planning, coordination, and hands-on execution from start to finish. - Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, and deliverables while keeping cross-functional stakeholders aligned. - Oversee event logistics including venues, hotels, audiovisual services, catering, registration, and attendee experiences. - Act as the onsite lead during events, ensuring smooth execution and quickly resolving operational issues as they arise. - Plan and execute small- and medium-sized tradeshow sponsorships at industry conferences, including contracting, vendors, budgets, and logistics. - Partner with Sales and other internal teams attending events to coordinate needs and ensure strong event execution. - Support additional events as needed, including lunch-and-learns, VIP happy hours and dinners, and networking events. Requirements: - 5+ years of professional event planning experience, with demonstrated ability to plan and execute full conferences end to end.

- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-day conferences or customer-facing events. - Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple timelines, budgets, vendors, and priorities simultaneously. - Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and keeping stakeholders aligned throughout complex projects. - Comfortable with limited travel of up to 10% and onsite event management responsibilities. - Highly self-motivated and able to ramp up quickly, self-onboard, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Experience working in the Atlanta area and availability to work from an Alpharetta or Glencastle office one to two times per week is a plus. Benefits: - Contract engagement running as soon as possible through April 30, 2027. - 30–40 hours per week. - Flexible remote work options, with Atlanta-area candidates able to work from an office one to two times per week. - Energetic and collaborative work environment where employees’ perspectives and ideas are valued. - Opportunities for personal and professional growth. - Work focused on software that helps K-12 schools operate more efficiently and improve the classroom experience. - Strong emphasis on work/life balance. - Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off; eligibility may vary for contractors. - Competitive compensation based on experience.