Senior Events Manager - Hybrid

$95,000 - $125,000/Yr

Care.com - Shelton, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Shelton, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Events Manager at Care.com is responsible for developing and implementing marketing initiatives that enhance brand awareness and engagement through various events. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful marketing campaigns and requires strong project management, creativity, and communication skills. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the office in Shelton, CT.

Responsibilities

• Successfully execute events from start to finish, coordinating all moving parts and handling last-minute changes.
• Ensure Care for Business is well represented at sponsored events, coordinating on-site presence with event organizers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on developing event content and themes.
• Develop new events and marketing tactics, keeping a pulse on event trends.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine success and areas for improvement.
• Scout and secure event venues, negotiate contracts with vendors, and coordinate logistics.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of event marketers.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish quarterly OKRs aligned to business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency and optimize processes.
• Assist with contracting and budget management for events.
• Coordinate with website and product teams to ensure timely and accurate event-related information.
• Increase awareness and attendance of virtual events by collaborating with marketing and product teams.
• Oversee the execution of custom seminars/webinars and support client seminars and monthly Care Talks.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in corporate, in-person event planning
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Willing to travel up to 10% annually
• Customer-centric with a can-do attitude and proven success in client-facing roles
• Critical thinker with strong problem-resolution skills
• Experience managing a budget
• Confidence in hosting virtual meetings with large audiences
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to collect and analyze results and communicate key insights
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects
• Adheres to project timelines and meets deadlines
• Experience with Zoom, Google Suite, PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Tableau
• Experience with Salesforce

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Generous 401K employer matching program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)