We're Hiring: Event Manager

(Independent Contractor)

Event Garde is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and collaborative Event Manager to join our growing team of independent contractors. This role supports a portfolio of client events — both in-person and virtual — and requires a strong background in event logistics, comfort with remote work, and a passion for creating seamless, engaging experiences.


What You'll Do

This role involves:

- Leading registration and event technology setup (Zoom, YM, SurveyMonkey, event apps)

- Managing logistics: hotel, AV, F&B, shipping, transportation, signage, printing, and volunteers

- Receiving, storing, and managing event supplies and materials (e.g., shipping cases, signage, exhibit booths, marketing materials)

- Overseeing onsite implementation and supporting virtual facilitation

- Coordinating post-event tasks: reconcile invoices, reports, after action reviews, recordings, digital badges

- Liaising with venues and vendors

- Supporting budgeting and contract processes

- Communicating with speakers, managing paperwork, and maintaining timelines


What We’re Looking For

- Reliable, self-directed professionals with exceptional organizational and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and collaboratively

- Willingness to learn and use tools like Slack, Smartsheet, Vimeo, and others

- Availability for travel based upon client meeting/event schedule

- Physical space to house event supplies and a willingness to manage associated inventory

- Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture — both internally and with clients

- Confidence in managing task lists, setting priorities, and leading internal planning meetings


Interested? Answer the following questions no later than Friday, July 4, 2025.


Questions? Contact Kara Nacarato, senior director of operations, by email at kara@eventgarde.com.

 

Demographic Information

 
 
 
 
Phone
 

Format as follows: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwolowiec/

 
 

Tell us about your event management experience.


What types of events have you managed? How large were they? What was your specific role?

 
 

Tell us about your association or membership-based experience.


If you’ve worked with associations or membership-based organizations, please describe that experience and how it has shaped your approach to meetings and events.

 
 

Describe your experience working from home.


Have you worked as a contractor before? What are the best and most challenging parts for you?

 
 

How would you describe your ideal team culture?


As you review Event Garde’s core values, which are most important to you in a work environment and why?

 
 

What is your comfort level with learning new technologies?


Share your experience using tools like Slack, Smartsheet, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, etc.

 
 

What is your comfort level traveling for events?


Also, are there any limitations we should know about?

 
 

Why are you interested in working with Event Garde?


What drew you to this opportunity?

 
 

Please upload your resume using the file upload option below.

Drop your files here
 

Thank you for your interest in working with Event Garde. We’ll review your submission and be in touch soon if we’d like to move forward with an interview.