Events Manager

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November 18

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

Although this job is listed in Pennsylvania, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $75k - $80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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American Montessori Society

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Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

American Montessori Society is the leading member advocacy organization, research forum, and resource collaborative for the global community of Montessori educators. Known for promoting the Montessori Method of education, which values the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive—AMS offers various services including professional development, research resources, and advocacy for Montessori education in public and private schools. The organization also supports families in finding Montessori schools and provides materials to enhance teacher education programs.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1960

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Lead the full lifecycle of multiple hybrid events; from concept and planning to execution and evaluation • Collaborate across departments (Professional Development, Marketing, Communications, Membership, and others) to deliver cohesive, mission-driven experiences • Create and manage detailed timelines, workflows, and documentation (Master Books, Run of Show, etc.) to ensure smooth execution • Support the Community Engagement Lead in planning and delivering Regional Symposiums • Manage all speaker relations: communications, training, scheduling, and on-site support • Oversee the Cvent Abstract Management System, including proposal collection, reviewer assignments, presenter communications, and program logistics • Develop RFPs, analyze proposals, and negotiate contracts with venues, hotels, AV providers, and catering partners • Coordinate site visits, monitor room setups, and verify all logistics prior to and during events • Manage all logistical elements: session assignments, room plans, food & beverage, AV, décor, and signage • Track budgets, expenses, and vendor costs to ensure financial accuracy and cost efficiency • Collect and analyze post-event feedback and metrics (attendance, engagement, ROI) to measure success and identify areas for improvement

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale conferences or hybrid events (association or nonprofit experience preferred) • Expertise in event logistics, budgeting, contracts, and on-site management • Strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, and ability to multi-task under pressure • Sourcing experience preferred • Excellent negotiation and communication skills • Proficiency with Cvent or comparable event management platforms • Certified Meeting Planner is a plus • Strong analytical mindset and ability to use data to inform decisions • A proactive, self-starting attitude — someone who takes initiative and gets things done with minimal direction • Exhibits grace under pressure • Passion for delivering high-quality experiences aligned with AMS’s educational mission.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • 403(b) • Life Insurance • Long Term Disability • generous Paid Time Off • Sick Days • Holidays and other time off