Associate Event Manager

About the role

The Associate Event Manager plays an essential role in supporting the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, and live/virtual events across MJH Life Sciences’ portfolio. This individual is responsible for handling logistics, coordinating vendors, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless communication across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the planning and delivery of events from concept through completion.
• Coordinate logistics including travel, housing, audiovisual, catering, shipping, and signage.
• Support event registration, attendee communications, and on-site operations.
• Liaise with vendors, venues, and partners to confirm details and maintain service standards.
• Track project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, editorial, project management, and sales) to align event objectives.
• Maintain accurate event documentation, budgets, and reports.
• Provide on-site event support, ensuring seamless operations and a positive attendee experience.
• Assist with post-event evaluation and reporting to identify successes and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years of event coordination or logistics experience; healthcare, life sciences, or media industry experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a positive, proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with event management software a plus.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a positive, proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with event management software a plus.

Pay

$55,000 – $60,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Cranbury, NJ.