Internal Events Manager

Overview Responsibilities • Partners with the Director of Events and Director of Enterprise Engagement & Communications to develop and deliver an annual calendar of internal events that align with firm culture, strategic initiatives, and key milestones • Partners with Director of Events to develop event strategy, process and operations • Plans and manages major firmwide events, partnering with Chief of Staff to support leadership-driven events (e.g. CEO roadshows, award ceremonies, and milestone celebrations • Designs creative, on-brand experiences that bring HKS’s culture and values to life • Partners with the Brand and Communications COEs to ensure visual identity, storytelling, and messaging consistency across all event touchpoints • Partners with the Digital COE to integrate digital, hybrid, and in-person formats to ensure inclusivity across global offices • Curates engaging content and speakers that reinforce the firm’s mission and priorities • Manages end-to-end logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and timelines for all internal events • Oversees event production such as venue sourcing, catering, technical support, and event flow • Coordinates cross-functional teams and COEs to ensure smooth event delivery • Maintains post-event documentation, templates, and best practices to support scalable event delivery • Partners with Chief Talent Officer, HR and the Director of Enterprise Engagement & Communications on cultural moments, employee recognition events, and Social Equity celebrations • Supports campaigns and experiences that build connection, belonging, and pride within HKS • Serves as an ambassador for internal engagement, ensuring all events reinforce the firm’s inclusive and people-centered culture • Develops and tracks metrics for event success, including participation, satisfaction, and cultural impact • Gathers post-event feedback and insights to refine programming and experiences • Benchmarks internal event trends and innovations to continuously elevate the HKS experience • Other responsibilities as assigned • Experience in digital event tools and hybrid event production • Experience in marketing and basic graphic design • Experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment • Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results • Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and adapt to unforeseen circumstances • Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing • Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality • Travel may be required If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran