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Event Manager-Entry Level
Odyssey Exposure INC. —Columbus, OH
- $55,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Driver's License
- Professional development assistance
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Exhibitor Coordinator (Program Administrator 1) - PN: 20068114
State of Ohio - Workers' Compensation —Columbus, OH
- $27.73 - $34.35 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Access
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Events Coordinator
CCV —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC —Columbus, OH
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Assistant Resource Coordinator
Mills James Inc —Hilliard, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- DOT physical examination
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Event Manager-Entry Level
Odyssey Exposure INC. —Columbus, OH
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site visits and events. Comfortable using basic tools like Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
$55,000 - $68,000 a year
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Exhibitor Coordinator (Program Administrator 1) - PN: 20068114
State of Ohio - Workers' Compensation —Columbus, OH
Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; use statistical…
$27.73 - $34.35 an hour
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Event Manager-Entry Level

Odyssey Exposure INC.
Columbus, OH

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Full-time
$55,000 - $68,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Professional development assistance

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Event Manager
Odyssey Exposure — Columbus, OH area
$55,000–$68,000/year

About the Role
Ready to kick off your career in events? We're looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Event Manager to plan and run pop-up events for our nonprofit clients around Columbus. This is a great opportunity for a recent grad or early-career professional who's organized, loves being on the go, and wants real, hands-on experience building a career in event management. You'll be the point person from concept to clean-up, managing timelines, budgets, vendors, and on-site logistics to make sure every event runs smoothly and reflects well on our clients' missions.

What You'll Do

Plan, coordinate, and execute pop-up events for nonprofit clients from initial concept through post-event wrap-up
Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
Serve as the main point of contact for nonprofit clients throughout the planning process
Source and negotiate with venues, caterers, AV teams, rental companies, and other vendors
Oversee on-site event logistics, including setup, run-of-show, and breakdown
Coordinate with internal team members and volunteers to ensure adequate event staffing
Think on your feet and solve problems quickly during live events
Conduct post-event debriefs and gather feedback to improve future events
Stay in the loop on event trends, venues, and vendors around Columbus

What We're Looking For

No prior event experience required — we'll teach you the ropes! We're looking for drive, organization, and a great attitude
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple events/projects at once
Excellent communication skills and a knack for building relationships
Ability to stay calm and adapt quickly when things change on-site
Comfortable using basic tools like Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site visits and events
New grads encouraged to apply!

Why Join Odyssey Exposure

Competitive starting pay: $55,000–$68,000/year
Meaningful work supporting nonprofits making a real difference in Columbus
A young, collaborative, mission-driven team culture
Hands-on experience across every part of event production — perfect for building a career in events, nonprofit work, or marketing

Odyssey Exposure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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