Company Name: Creative Circle
Location: Newark, NJ
Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Our client is the corporate citizenship team of a major tech company seeking a Special Events Manager with Virtual Event management experience for a 6-month contract that will start remotely and may possibly extend. Hours are EST.

The Special Events Manager Will

• Plan annual fundraising virtual event in Q4 (online registration, speaker selection, content supervision, etc.)
• Create and oversee event project plan, including resources, milestones, associated tasks, and timeline
• Manage all partner relationships with internal teams (marketing, communications, sales, legal, finance, etc.) and external agencies to ensure projects align with objective

The Special Events Manager Must Have

• 8+ years of experience in large-scale event planning, including some virtual events (special 1-day event planning experience is a plus, ie. weddings)
• Experience partnering with and managing external event agencies on event-related projects
• Ability to communicate directly with and present to senior level executives
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, Public Relations, or related field