Top 29 Event manager Jobs in Virginia Beach, Va

Assistant Director of Special Events
Eastern Virginia Medical School —Norfolk, VA
- From $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Writing skills
11d
Assistant Event Manager
Riverview Centre —Chesapeake, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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11d
Marketing Events Coordinator
Emergent LLC —Virginia Beach, VA
- $55,050 - $73,400 a year
- Online Application
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Event Support Specialist
FORKIDS INC —Chesapeake, VA
- $21.63 - $28.84 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
1d
Marketing Events Coordinator
Mythics, LLC —Virginia Beach, VA
- $55,050 - $73,400 a year
- Online Application
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Resident Event & Social Director
VEST Residential —Chesapeake, VA
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
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4d
Event Services Manager
Atlantic Productions —Virginia Beach, VA
- $17.50 - $25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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7d
Catering Manager 3
Sodexo —Virginia Beach, VA
- $56,270 - $72,820 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Event and Wedding Coordinator | City Cruises (Spirit of Norfolk)
Hornblower —Norfolk, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Part-Time Athletic Events
Norfolk Public School District —Norfolk, VA
- Part-time
- Entry level
Sales Coordinator
Rivers Casino Portsmouth —Portsmouth, VA
- $55,000 a year
- Day shift
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Mid-level
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2d
Marketing Events Manager
Behavox —Virginia Beach, VA
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Travel
- Health insurance
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE
Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. —Virginia Beach, VA
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
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Entry Level Event Assistant
HHV —Virginia Beach, VA
- $37,000 - $57,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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5d
Banquet Manager - Waterside
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment —Norfolk, VA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Basketball Showcase Director - Prep Hoops Virginia
Prep Network —Hampton, VA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
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Banquet Supervisor
Waterman's Surfside Grille —Virginia Beach, VA
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Event Manager
PCI Municipal Services —Virginia Beach, VA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Protocol Specialist
Hartwood Consulting Group —Chesapeake, VA
- Full-time
- Senior level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Conference & Event Manager
Norfolk Sheraton - Atrium Hospitality —Norfolk, VA
- $23.10 - $25.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director of Special Events

Eastern Virginia Medical School -
Norfolk, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $75,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Customer communication

Full Job Description

Overview:

Under general direction of the Director of Special Events & Operations, the Assistant Director of Special Events plans, manages and executes a wide range of institutional events and initiatives that support the university’s strategic priorities. This position serves as a key member of the Special Events team by providing exceptional customer service, building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of high-quality events.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, organized, and resourceful professional who can anticipate project needs, establish priorities, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and consistently meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners, vendors, customers, volunteers, and colleagues.
Professionalism, discretion, and confidence when working with senior leadership, donors, faculty, and external constituents.
Adaptability and initiative in responding to changing priorities and organizational needs while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, and effective decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and diplomatically.
Integrity and accountability in complying with university policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

The Assistant Director should possess:

Demonstrated success managing multiple events and projects with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Experience using event management technology, including registration systems, room scheduling, event diagramming software, reporting tools, and data management platforms.
Knowledge of best practices in event planning, logistical operations, catering, risk management, safety protocols, and budget administration.
Ability to independently manage projects from concept through execution with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work collaboratively while also leading teams of staff, volunteers, vendors, and service providers.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills, including drafting professional correspondence, event materials, and providing instructions or presentations to large audiences.

Responsibilities:

Event Planning

Assist in developing event goals, project plans, communication strategies, timelines, and budgets.
Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of assigned events, including registration websites, project timelines, checklists, vendor coordination, contracts, catering, audiovisual services, décor, entertainment, transportation, and logistics.
Develop and monitor event budgets, tracking revenues and expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Coordinate with university departments to secure facilities, technology, staffing, security, parking, housekeeping, and other support services.
Partner with University Communications and Marketing to develop event collateral, promotional materials, signage, invitations, and digital communications.
Organize planning meetings, prepare agendas, document action items, and monitor project progress.

Event Administration

Prepare event budgets and provide regular project status updates.
Manage guest registration, RSVP tracking, reporting, and database maintenance.
Complete post-event evaluations, budget reconciliations, documentation, and project closeout activities.
Monitor event revenues, expenditures, invoices, payments, and internal financial processing.
Review, process, and coordinate vendor contracts in accordance with university policies.
Maintain event calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
Provide administrative and operational support for departmental initiatives and special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Event Production

Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, including staging areas, equipment, signage, and event materials.
Anticipate staffing, equipment, and operational needs to ensure seamless event execution.
Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance planning efficiency, guest experience, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience planning and executing successful special events. Preference will be given to candidates with event or meeting planning certifications, and experience in higher education and/or nonprofit organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Working knowledge of event technology platforms such as Cvent, NameCoach, Social Tables, Tassel/Marching Order, AI Platforms, Qualtrics, or comparable software.
Experience planning academic ceremonies & institutional events, including Commencement, Student Orientation and similar programs.
Knowledge of applicable local and state regulations related to health, fire, safety, accessibility and facility operations.

Location : Location: US-VA-Norfolk

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