Events Manager

Events Manager

Job Overview

Events Managers help to oversee all aspects of an event.  Managing an event is often a creative, complex, and involved task, and requires extensive planning and preparation.  They may need to recruit and convene a bid or organizing committee.  Events Managers must identify and conduct research on the target audience, plan and coordinate all facets of the event, and create the budget.  They are also responsible for hiring staff, registering or booking the event, facilitating communication among the events staff and with vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring that the event complies with all safety regulations.  As the event unfolds, Events Managers must monitor progress to ensure immediate corrective action is taken if there are any problems during the event.