Events Operations Manager

Adecco Creative and Marketing is partnering with a leading animal health and diagnostics organization seeking an experienced Events Operations Manager to support the planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, medical education programs, and internal meetings.

This is a hands-on role focused on translating established event strategies into organized, accurate, and timely execution while coordinating with internal teams, agencies, vendors, venues, and suppliers.

This is a fully remote, full-time temporary contract opportunity for approximately 9 months. Candidates must be local to the Parsippany, NJ area and available to come onsite as needed to support events, including preparing, organizing, and managing event materials and logistics. Routine conference travel is not required, but occasional evening or weekend remote support may be needed during major events.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operational execution of established event plans, timelines, and prioritiesSupport conferences, trade shows, meetings, and medical education programs from planning through closeoutMaintain detailed event project plans, checklists, schedules, trackers, and documentationCoordinate with agencies, vendors, suppliers, venues, and internal stakeholders to keep deliverables on trackManage booth logistics, event materials, equipment, setup requirements, literature, collateral, and staff attireCoordinate event shipments, including preparation, tracking, receiving, inventory, delivery, and returnsManage meeting-room logistics, including reservations, setup, audiovisual needs, schedules, and materialsCoordinate catering and food & beverage logistics, including BEOs, headcounts, guarantees, and venue communicationMaintain event calendars and coordinate planning meetings, trainings, booth activities, and other event commitmentsPrepare and distribute event communications, schedules, reminders, and logistical instructionsCapture meeting notes, decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines and ensure appropriate follow-upMonitor timelines and proactively flag potential gaps, conflicts, delays, or logistical issuesProvide remote operational support during designated events and troubleshoot issues as they ariseSupport post-event reconciliation, documentation, reporting, and closeout activitiesManage multiple concurrent event workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detailQualifications:

3–5 years of experience in event, conference, tradeshow, meeting, or hospitality managementExperience managing event logistics and multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong understanding of conference/tradeshow operations, vendor coordination, meeting logistics, catering, and BEO processesStrong project management, organization, prioritization, and follow-through skillsExcellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple moving pieces and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working with internal stakeholders, agencies, vendors, venues, and suppliersAbility to take established direction and independently drive assigned workstreams through completionStrong problem-solving skills and judgment around when to escalate questions or issuesProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamsBachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferredMust be based in New Jersey or the surrounding area with reliable transportation to the Parsippany, NJ office as neededAbility to occasionally support events outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, remotelyAbility to lift and move event materials weighing up to 25 lbs