Events Manager

Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers. Position Overview The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating the planning, logistics, execution, and follow-up of Just Right Reader's events, conference participation, and partnership convenings. This role is highly execution-focused and ensures events are delivered on time, on brand, and with strong internal alignment. This role supports partner-facing event communication and manages event tracking, materials, and post-event follow-through. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience working independently in fast-paced, remote work environments. Key Responsibilities Event Management Coordinate end-to-end logistics for events, conferences, webinars, workshops, and partnership gatherings (timelines, schedules, vendor needs, onsite details). Serve as the primary coordination point between event hosts, state organizations, internal teams, and onsite staff to ensure smooth execution. Manage event planning workflows in Asana, including checklists, deadlines, internal assignments, and status updates. Coordinate event materials and onsite readiness (print assets, QR codes, business cards, booth needs, shipping, and supplies). Support travel logistics and onsite coordination for staff attending conferences and partnership events. Schedule and run internal pre-event alignment meetings to confirm roles, final details, and deliverables. Lead post-event wrap-up processes, including debrief coordination, documentation, and follow-up handoffs to appropriate teams. Data Ownership & Hygiene Own event- and partnership-related data accuracy across systems, including attendee lists, leads, partner records, and campaign attribution in HubSpot. Establish and maintain consistent processes for event data capture, tagging, uploads, and post-event cleanup. Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure event data flows correctly into pipelines and follow-up workflows. Analytics & Reporting Track and report on event and partnership performance metrics, including attendance, engagement, lead volume, lead quality, and downstream outcomes. Build and maintain simple dashboards or recurring reports to share event ROI and partnership impact with Sales and company leadership. Analyze trends across events and partnerships to inform future investments, prioritization, and strategy. Qualifications Demonstrated experience coordinating logistics, timelines, and communication for events, programs, or partner-facing work, particularly in education or nonprofit settings. Strong organizational and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple timelines at once. Proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort working in tools such as Asana, HubSpot, Slack, and Zoom. Experience with data collection and analysis. Clear, professional communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders. Detail oriented, motivated and proactive. Ability to travel for select events and support onsite execution as needed. What Success Looks Like Events are well-organized, professionally executed, consistently delivered on time, and within budget. Internal teams have clear visibility into event plans, responsibilities, and deadlines. Event materials, lead tracking, and post-event follow-up are accurate, timely, and complete. Partners and stakeholders experience responsive, organized, and high-quality coordination. Why Join Us At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning. Mission-driven company focused on improving literacy and education outcomes. Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Competitive salary and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr