Event Manager

The Company 

Serving the People Who Serve the People 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.  

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe. 

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.  

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing in-person and digital events that drive revenue, enhance brand awareness, and foster engagement with customers and prospects. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strategic understanding of how events impact business objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience managing trade shows, user conferences, and networking events while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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• Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborating closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams.
• Plan, organize, and execute trade shows, networking events, and annual user conferences, ensuring all logistical details are meticulously managed.
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, budget planning, contracts, and on-site coordination.
• Manage event timelines, materials, and promotions to ensure seamless execution and engagement.
• Work closely with Sales to optimize lead capture, documentation, and follow-up processes.
• Ensure brand consistency across all event-related materials and communications.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial targets.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and sponsors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Conduct post-event analysis, gather feedback, and track key performance metrics to assess event success and optimize future strategies.
• Oversee event design, content coordination, and audience engagement strategies for both in-person and virtual events.

• 3-5+ years of experience in event management, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience managing trade shows, large-scale corporate events, and virtual or hybrid events.
• Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Zoom Webinars) and marketing tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Event planning certification (CMP or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience working with international and distributed teams is a plus.
• Passion for working with public sector entities is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%, including some evening and weekend work

• You have 2+ years in corporate events, software marketing, government communications or high-touch sales
• You have experience working with key marketing systems, Marketo and Salesforce; as well as event systems, Zoom Webinars and Cvent.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• You have project management skills and an understanding of how to manage the priorities of multiple stakeholders in a complex environment
• You possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment where functioning autonomously and collaborating as part of a team are equally important
• You are a self-starter with the curiosity to expand the scope of assigned projects and tasks as needed
• You are passionate and/or experienced in working with public sector entities
• You have experience working with distributed and international teams
• You have incredible interpersonal skills and enjoy a fast-paced environment

Potential base salary. Does not include bonus OR commission and benefits.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $68,000-$80,000 USD

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit! 

Security and Privacy Requirements

-     Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

-     Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be

a part of our journey.

- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices

- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and

sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs. 

- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee

population 

The Impact

- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

The Benefits 

At Granicus, we offer a competitive benefits package that allows employees to tailor benefits to their needs. Benefits listed below are for employees based in the U.S.

- Flexible Time Off

- Medical (includes an option that is paid 100% by Granicus!), Dental & Vision Insurance

- 401(k) plan with matching contribution

- Paid Parental Leave

- Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

- Group legal coverage 

- And more!

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.