Event Manager
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A bit about us
At Placemakr home meets hospitality. Weve combined the best of apartment living vacation rentals and hotel stays into one experience. We partner with developers property operators and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in hand-picked neighborhoods. Our tech-enabled buildings create one-of-a-kind guest experiences and add tremendous value to the underlying real estate. Whether guests are with us for a night a year or somewhere in between these are more than just spaces to spend the night theyre a place to call home.
Our property team members help our buildings thrive by focusing on execution and ensuring a great experience for both residents and guests. Our non-property team members support property execution and the evolution of other areas within our can enjoy remote-first work with the freedom to choose their location as long as they have access to a workspace and reliable Wi-Fi. We believe collaboration is key so our remote-first teams and property leaders have biannual in-person get-togethers at various locations across the US.
From corporate non-property team members to our property teams and leaders were looking for collaborative driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence.
The Impact Youll Have
- As theEvent Manageryou support venue operations by serving as a key liaison between clients planners vendors and internal venue teams. This role ensures that all event details provided by the client or event planner are accurately communicated executed and aligned with venue standards. This position will secure new contracts byshowcasingthe venue providing tours and working with prospective groups to get them to the contract signing phase.
What Youll Do
- Serve as the primary venue point of contact once an event is contracted.
- Communicateall event requirementssuch as room layouts AV needs load-in/out times and catering detailsto relevant internal teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with external planners coordinators and vendors whilerepresentingthe venue professionally.
- Receive final event specifications from the client or planner and ensureaccuratetranslation into internal event orders.
- Confirm venue capabilities policies and restrictions with clients to prevent misalignment.
- Assistclients by providing venue-specific recommendations or requirements.
- Coordinate room setup breakdown and transitions according to the specifications provided by the planner.
- Align withoperationssecurity engineering housekeeping and other venue teams to ensure readiness.
- Monitor event spaces before during and after events to ensure compliance with venue standards.
- Facilitate vendor access (load-in/load-out scheduling credentials parking site visits).
- Conduct walkthroughs with planners and vendors to confirm eventlogistics.
- Serve as the on-site venue representative during the event to support operational needs
- Ensure all event activities follow venue policies contracts safety regulations and fire codes.
- Identifyand escalate any risks or safety concerns to management promptly.
- Provide exceptional customer service while staying within the scope of the venues responsibilities.
- Troubleshoot venue-related issues and escalate non-venue matters to the planner asappropriate.
- Maintain a calm solution-oriented presence during high-volume or complex events.
- Prepare internal documents including event orders schedules and diagrams.
- Maintain event files contracts and communication records.
- Support venue reporting feedback collection and post-event debrief documentation.
- Cultivate and expand strategic relationships withbrides planners and vendors
- Develop multi-market partnerships that generate long-term recurring revenueand work to deepen existing relationshipsby connecting with new layers of departments and teams within each account.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Revenue Marketing and Operations tooptimizepricing positioning and customer experience.
- Coordinate internal resources toprovide events with the best possible experience
- RepresentPlacemakrand The Pennsylvanianat industryeventsand professional organizations
- Network regularly tomaintainvisibility and drive lead generation.
- Guidevenueinvolvement in industry boards associations and conferences
- Set clear measurable goals with action plans by segment region and vertical.
- Prioritize high-impact opportunities andoptimizeteam resources accordingly.
- Establish KPIs and reporting systems to track performance forecast trends and drive continuous improvement.
What It Takes
- Bachelors degree in hospitality Business EventManagementor related field preferred
- 3-5 years in venue operations hospitality events or customer service
- Clear communicator with strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to interpret event details and translate them into operational instructions
- Proficient in event management software CRM tools diagrams and Microsoft Office / Google Suite
- Comfortable working nights weekends and holidays based on event schedule
- Comfortable working in fast-paced high traffic event environments
- Ability tolift upto 25-40lbsfor light operational tasks
- Passion for innovation in hospitality and an entrepreneurial spirit
- EmbodyPlacemakrsvalues:You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right
Our benefits & perks
Competitive Pay and Generous Stock Options
Medical Vision & Dental Insurancewith options for Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous Paid Time-Off Program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Life Insurance
401k 4% employer matchingprogram
Monthly cell phone reimbursement health & wellness stipend and a generous onboarding stipend for remote employees
Plus discounts to stay at selectPlacemakrpropertiesall over the US
Our community norms
Great people are the key to our success. From corporate team members to our property teams and leaders were looking for collaborative driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence across the US. Most importantly we create positivecommunity normsthat shape our company culture and inform how we do business:
We own it.
We make it better.
We treat people right.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet our age requirements of 18 years or older in order to be considered for employment with Placemakr.
Placemakr will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation please contact our team at emailprotected
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Placemakr values diversity of all kinds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Placemakr participates in the E-Verify program as part of our hiring process in order to stay committed to maintaining a legal workforce and complying with all applicable employment laws. E-Verify is a federal system that allows employers to confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by comparing information from an employees Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. All new hires will be required to complete the Form I-9 and may be verified through the E-Verify system. For more information about E-Verify please visit.
If you dont meet 100% of the above qualificationswe still encourage you to apply!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Experience comfort and convenience at our apartment-hotels. Enjoy spacious units with the amenities of home, plus prime locations and hospitality services.
