Event Operations Manager
Who We Are
At Consero, we bring together senior executives from Fortune 1000 companies for curated conversations, strategic networking, and exposure to top-tier business solutions. We’re growing — and we’re looking for an Event Operations Manager to join our high-energy, people-first team.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all logistics before and after each event, including travel arrangements and handling special requests.
- Maintain comprehensive event databases, including attendee information, event details, room assignments, and budget records.
- Liaise with hotels, A/V providers, pipe and drape vendors, entertainment, and other suppliers to manage logistics and ensure timely final payments for a smooth event experience.
- Monitor event metrics and proactively flag significant changes; collaborate with venues and vendors to adjust plans as needed.
- Travel frequently (8–10 times per year) to oversee and manage on-site event operations.
- Deliver daily, concierge-level customer service to attendees and partners.
- Review and analyze incoming invoices to resolve discrepancies and compile detailed post-event reports.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a four-year degree and brings formal experience in both event planning and project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to work seamlessly on Mac OS X, web-based databases, and Google Workspace applications.
- Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and methodical in approach.
- Possesses advanced interpersonal communication skills, along with excellent business writing and proofreading abilities.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion.
- Thrives under pressure, consistently meets tight deadlines, and adapts well to shifting priorities and timelines.
- Is positive and professional.
- Willing and able to travel frequently (8–10 times per year), which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.
- Primarily a standard Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm role, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends during events.
- Applicants must be based locally to the Washington, DC metro area as this role entails occasional in-office attendance.
Our Perks
Consero’s events would not exist without its people. We value our employees, and we offer a host of perks to demonstrate our commitment to happy, productive employees.
These include:
- PTO that increases with tenure
- Paid sick leave
- End-of-the-year recess for the whole office
- Ten paid annual holidays
- Half-day summer Fridays
- Subsidies for health and dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance enrollment
- Access to 401k
- Metro access
- Exciting travel opportunities
This role has a base salary of 50-53k base + bonus.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of executive conferences!