Event Operations Manager — Conferences and Events

Job overview

The Event Operations Manager role is hybrid, based in New York, NY, with national travel throughout the year. The posting lists a $72,000 base salary plus bonuses and incentives. RTM Business Group produces professional development conferences and events for sectors including EdTech, healthcare, government, medical, and banking. The manager coordinates event logistics from planning through onsite execution and post-event evaluation, aligning staff, vendors, schedules, budgets, and resources to deliver successful conferences.

What you'll do

• Manage onsite events and coordinate speakers, staff, setup, teardown, and issue resolution
• create event operation plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• coordinate food and beverage, room layouts, transportation, audiovisual rentals, registration, and execution
• mentor and coach team members
• travel nationally
• coordinate vendors and supplies
• manage timelines in Airtable
• and collaborate with internal teams on event materials, client requirements, and follow-up.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

event operations manager

full-time

hybrid

new york ny

national travel

conferences

event logistics

onsite management

vendor coordination

airtable

hospitality experience

$72,000 base

rtm business group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited paid time off
• flexible/hybrid work model
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) after nine months
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• expenses-paid travel to major cities
• opportunities for lateral and vertical movement.

Why this role

The posting describes a flexible/hybrid work model and travel to major cities with expenses paid.

About the employer

RTM Business Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.