Full Time Event Manager

Location: Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/PA) (Remote/Hybrid) 

Salary: $50,000 – $65,000

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision & Dental Options, Quarterly Stipends, PTO

Start Date: June/July (Flexible)

Position: Event & Client Success Manager

Role Type: Full-Time

Reports To: VP of Events

The Perks: Travel & Marquee Events

You’ll have the opportunity to escape the office and be on-site for events. Get ready for a chance to lead and manage major programs in markets across the country, including Florida, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, and California.

ABOUT HURRICANE PRODUCTIONS + THE ROLE

At Hurricane Productions, we do far more than simply plan events. We create polished, high-impact experiences that leave a lasting impression on clients and attendees alike.

From large-scale conferences and corporate activations to networking receptions, VIP experiences, donor events, galas, and everything in between, our team operates in a fast-moving environment where organization, communication, and execution are everything.

We are looking for someone who gets excited by detailed timelines, client strategy calls, production schedules, vendor coordination, event technology, and the challenge of keeping a hundred moving parts running seamlessly behind the scenes.

This is the role for the person who naturally takes ownership, asks the right questions, keeps projects advancing, and knows how to bring structure, calm, and confidence to fast-paced event environments.

The Event Manager will report directly to the Vice President and work closely with senior leadership to support the planning and execution of major conferences, activations, and client-facing experiences across the country.

This individual will play a critical role in client communication, vendor sourcing, budgeting, event software management, proposals, onsite logistics, and internal process coordination — becoming a key part of the team responsible for delivering the level of service Hurricane Productions is known for.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to grow quickly, take on meaningful responsibility, and build a long-term career within an expanding event agency producing exciting, high-visibility work.

WHO THIS ROLE IS REALLY FOR

This is for the event professional who:

• loves a challenge
• thrives when no two days look the same
• can pivot quickly without falling apart
• knows how to communicate clearly under pressure
• wants to grow into a major player inside an expanding event agency

This is not a sit-back-and-wait-for-instructions position.

We need someone who is proactive, organized, solutions-focused, and genuinely obsessed with making sure details do not slip through the cracks.

You will work directly with leadership, support multiple client accounts, help execute events across the country, and become a critical part of the machine that keeps Hurricane moving.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, conferences, galas, networking experiences, and client activations from kickoff through onsite completion.
• Build and manage the master event plan including timelines, Run of Shows, staffing plans, registration workflows, production notes, and all key logistical details.
• Serve as the primary communication hub between clients, venues, vendors, AV providers, creative partners, and internal teams to ensure everyone stays aligned and informed.
• Manage vendor sourcing, hotel contracts, BEOs, room blocks, budgets, transportation, rentals, signage, and technical production needs with accuracy and confidence.
• Support proposals, estimates, invoicing, internal documentation, and project reporting while keeping deadlines and deliverables on track.
• Provide a high level of client success management by maintaining responsive communication, organized follow-up, proactive solutions, and a polished professional presence.
• Travel onsite to oversee registration, manage event staff, troubleshoot issues in real time, and ensure every live event is executed exactly as planned.
• Help strengthen Hurricane’s internal systems by improving workflows, building SOPs, organizing documentation, and expanding the team’s use of event technology platforms and AI tools.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

How do you win in this role?

• Flawless events that clients rave about, meeting all expectations and goals.
• Clients are confident, informed, and feel supported by Hurricane.
• Communication is crystal clear, inside and out.
• Your process improvements lead to faster, better results and fewer issues.
• Our internal tracking systems are so organized, they spark joy.

Qualifications:

What you bring to the table:

• A degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s) in Event Management, Business, or a similar field.
• 3–4 years of experience as a top-tier event professional in planning, production, or hospitality.
• Next-level communication and relationship-building skills—you build client trust effortlessly.
• A laser focus on detail and the ability to keep a dozen priorities in the air.
• Mastery of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other project management tools.
• Ready to dive into tools like Swoogo, Cvent, SmartSheets, WordPress, and Canva.
• A “pack your bags” attitude—willingness to travel and lead on-site execution as needed.

Compensation, Travel, Accommodations and Benefits:

Let’s talk perks:

• Salary: $50,000 – $65,000
• Health Insurance: 100% coverage, with optional dental and vision plans.
• Quarterly phone and internet stipend to support your remote work.
• Office space available in Red Bank, NJ, but enjoy a flexible work environment and PTO.
• Future Focused: While we don’t currently offer a retirement package, it is part of our roadmap for future employee benefits.
• Travel is on us: If an event requires travel out of state, we cover and/or reimburse all accommodations and expenses:
  • Hotel: Lodging for the Event Manager
  • Flight: Airfare to and from the event location
  • Ground Transportation: Local travel (taxis, ride shares, or car rentals)
  • Meals: Daily meal expenses while on-site for the event

Apply Now:

We’re not just hiring an Event Manager. We’re hiring someone who wants to be part of building something.