Events Manager
About the role
Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers. The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating the planning, logistics, execution, and follow-up of Just Right Reader's events, conference participation, and partnership convenings. This role is highly execution-focused and ensures events are delivered on time, on brand, and with strong internal alignment. This role supports partner-facing event communication and manages event tracking, materials, and post-event follow-through. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience working independently in fast-paced, remote work environments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for events, conferences, webinars, workshops, and partnership gatherings (timelines, schedules, vendor needs, onsite details).
- Serve as the primary coordination point between event hosts, state organizations, internal teams, and onsite staff to ensure smooth execution.
- Manage event planning workflows in Asana, including checklists, deadlines, internal assignments, and status updates.
- Coordinate event materials and onsite readiness (print assets, QR codes, business cards, booth needs, shipping, and supplies).
- Support travel logistics and onsite coordination for staff attending conferences and partnership events.
- Schedule and run internal pre-event alignment meetings to confirm roles, final details, and deliverables.
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