Event Operations Manager, Consero

Who is Clarion?Clarion Events North America, which is the US division of Clarion Events UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group has become one of the fastest- growing event companies in the United States, with aggressive growth through both acquisition and launch. We excel in managing and producing trade and consumer events across the United States in 12 diverse sectors such as pop culture (anime), energy, technology, and fire and rescue.We are proud to have been named a Great Place To Work® for four consecutive years, including 2026. This recognition reflects our commitment to building a culture grounded in passion, care, imagination, and trust. At Clarion, high performance and high support go hand in hand. We don’t just create industry-leading events, we create meaningful careers and a workplace where people can grow.Who is Consero?At Consero, we bring together senior executives from Fortune 1000 companies for curated conversations, strategic networking, and exposure to top-tier business solutions. We’re growing, and we’re looking for an Event Operations Manager to join our high-energy, people-first team.Does this sound like you?The Event Operations Manager plays a critical role in the successful execution of multiple conferences and exhibitions each year. This position requires a highly organized, financially disciplined, and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. As the operational backbone of each event you will ensure seamless onsite execution from planning through post-event reconciliation.This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that blends project management, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence in vendor negotiation and contract management, and the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. You are calm under pressure, proactive in driving efficiencies, and committed to delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees alike.How you'll make an impact:Coordinate all logistics before and after each event, including travel arrangements and handling special requests.Maintain comprehensive event databases, including attendee information, event details, room assignments, and budget records.Liaise with hotels, A/V providers, pipe and drape vendors, entertainment, and other suppliers to manage logistics and ensure timely final payments for a smooth event experience.Monitor event metrics and proactively flag significant changes; collaborate with venues and vendors to adjust plans as needed.Travel frequently (8–10 times per year) to oversee and manage on-site event operations.Deliver daily, concierge-level customer service to attendees and partners.Review and analyze incoming invoices to resolve discrepancies and compile detailed post-event reports.The skills & experience you'll need:Holds a four-year degree and brings formal experience in both event planning and project management.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to work seamlessly on Mac OS X, web-based databases, and Google Workspace applications.Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and methodical in approach.Possesses advanced interpersonal communication skills, along with excellent business writing and proofreading abilities.Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion.Thrives under pressure, consistently meets tight deadlines, and adapts well to shifting priorities and timelines.Is positive and professional.Willing and able to travel frequently (8–10 times per year), which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.Primarily a standard Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm role, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends during events.Applicants must be based locally to the Washington, DC metro area as this role entails occasional in-office attendance.What’s in it for me?Consero’s events would not exist without its people. We value our employees, and we offer a host of perks to demonstrate our commitment to happy, productive employees.The salary range for this role is $43K - $53K with opportunity for bonusTime to recharge: 15 days of PTO + 21 paid holidays - including the week of July 4th and our year-end holiday break, paid volunteer time and more!Robust benefits package: medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA with employer contributions, FSA, voluntary life insurance, and more!We’ve got you covered: company-paid basic life insurance, plus 100% employer paid short- and long-term disability.Plan for tomorrow: 401(k) with employer match to help you build your future.See your work in action: travel nationwide to our shows and connect with leaders across diverse industries.What’s it like working here?We strive to provide a culture of transparency, support, and collaboration through clear communication of ideas, processes, and goals. From the top-down, we promote:· Work-life balance – we are flexible with you to allow you to be at your best on the job· Leading by example and taking full responsibility for ideas, actions and problem solving· Ensuring our employees have all the necessary tools to effectively perform their job· Constantly identifying training needs to grow and develop our employees· Failing forward faster – try new things, fail & learn, repeat!Physical DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. While at events/shows, this job may require extensive standing and walking and some pulling and lifting of products, supplies and/or equipment.Equal EmploymentClarion Events provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarion Events complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.