Events and Experiences Manager
Mercury
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, New York, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $121,500 - $168,700 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead planning, production, and execution of team onsites across the U.S., from initial concept through post-event wrap-up.
- Oversee all event logistics including travel coordination, venue sourcing, vendor management, budgeting, and on-the-ground execution.
- Manage a small team, providing coaching, structure, and guidance to ensure consistency and quality across all events.
- Partner closely with stakeholders and internal teams to align programming with Mercury’s culture, goals, and employee experience strategy.
- Support broader employee experience initiatives, from All Hands and virtual events to merch production and cultural programs, to create thoughtful, cohesive moments of connection, celebration, and recognition across the company.
- Develop and maintain efficient planning tools, templates, and processes that enable scalable onsite operations.
- Uphold Mercury’s brand and values through thoughtful, high-quality execution across all experiences.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience producing corporate or internal events, with a strong track record managing end-to-end event planning and execution.
- Experience managing people and leading complex, multi-event programs at scale.
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple timelines simultaneously.
- Strength in vendor negotiation, budgeting, and creative problem-solving.
- A refined eye for design and a deep appreciation for brand-aligned, high-quality experiences.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel (approximately 30%) for site visits and event execution.
Benefits
- base salary
- equity (stock options)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event planningevent logisticsvendor managementbudgetingtravel coordinationprogram managementnegotiationproblem-solvingdesignstakeholder management
Soft skills
leadershiporganizationattention to detailcommunicationteam managementcreativitycollaborationcoachingstrategic alignmentadaptability