Job Title: Associate Director of Events

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking an Associate Director of Events to join our client to help drive a high-impact event marketing strategy that fuels brand visibility, demand generation, and revenue growth. This is a remote, direct-hire opportunity focused on building scalable event programs across national conferences, regional initiatives, and experiential activations. In this role, you will shape event portfolio strategy, align cross-functional stakeholders, and translate event performance data into clear business insights. You’ll also lead operational excellence across planning, execution, and post-event optimization to ensure every experience strengthens audience engagement and commercial outcomes.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, normal business hours, with flexibility for attending events

Key Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Events:

• Own and evolve an end-to-end event marketing strategy that supports pipeline growth, customer acquisition, and market awareness across a diverse event portfolio (corporate, national, regional, local, and experiential).
• Design integrated event programs and go-to-market plans, including audience targeting and segmentation, to ensure event efforts align to commercial priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Establish success metrics and ROI frameworks (e.g., lead quality, conversion, influenced revenue, attendance value), delivering executive-ready reporting and actionable insights.
• Lead event operations from planning through post-event analysis, ensuring consistent brand standards, exceptional attendee experiences, and rapid issue resolution when risks arise.
• Manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and contract negotiations while optimizing spend, resource allocation, and long-term program scalability.
• Direct and develop the events marketing function (internal team members, agencies, contractors, and vendors) by building clear ownership models, communication cadences, and high-performance team practices.

Qualifications and Skills for the Associate Director of Events:

• A degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience is equally valued.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in event or field marketing, with a track record of delivering large-scale programs tied to pipeline and revenue impact.
• Demonstrated ability to lead national conferences, regional events, experiential activations, and integrated multi-channel campaigns with strong attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, including experience setting KPIs, evaluating performance, and translating data into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capability managing teams and external partners (agencies/vendors), with confidence influencing cross-functional stakeholders and presenting to executives.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to prioritize multiple high-visibility initiatives in fast-paced environments while driving clarity and accountability.
• Experience in regulated, complex, or mission-driven industries (e.g., healthcare, diagnostics, medtech, biotech, or life sciences) is a plus.

Why Join Us?
You’ll step into a visible, high-impact role where your work directly influences growth, brand presence, and customer engagement. This is a collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnership and the opportunity to build scalable programs while developing and leading a talented events function.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.