Events Manager

At Placemakr, home meets hospitality. We’ve combined the best of apartment living, vacation rentals, and hotel stays into one experience. We partner with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in hand-picked neighborhoods. Our tech-enabled buildings create one-of-a-kind guest experiences and add tremendous value to the underlying real estate. Whether guests are with us for a night, a year, or somewhere in between, these are more than just spaces to spend the night — they’re a place to call home.

Our property team members help our buildings thrive by focusing on execution and ensuring a great experience for both residents and guests. Our non-property team members support property execution and the evolution of other areas within our platform. They can enjoy remote-first work with the freedom to choose their location — as long as they have access to a workspace and reliable Wi-Fi. We believe collaboration is key, so our remote-first teams and property leaders have biannual in-person get-togethers at various locations across the US.

From corporate non-property team members to our property teams and leaders, we’re looking for collaborative, driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence. 

The Impact You'll Have

At Placemakr, we are obsessed with service and believe in providing exceptional experiences to our valued guests, residents, and partners. As an Events Manager, you will be the driving force behind managing events for our wedding venue space, while also supporting the cross-selling of other spaces within our Pittsburgh, PA property as needed. Your work will bring our spaces to life, providing guests with memorable moments while helping our property achieve strategic revenue goals. You’ll create seamless experiences, manage event logistics, and play a key role in building relationships that inspire repeat business and positive word-of-mouth. Reporting to Sales leadership, the ideal candidate for the Events Manager position requires creativity, precision, and an ability to collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional events that align with our high standards of service and hospitality. 

This position is located on-site at our Pittsburgh, PA property. The Events Manager will be required to work evenings, nights and weekends, based on the needs of the business and our guests. 

What You'll Do

• Manage all aspects of wedding andevent planning, including venue setup, logistics, and day-of coordination to ensure flawless execution. 
• Assume full ownership of the sales cycle, including but not limited to prospecting, touring contract negotiations and closings, with responsibility for achieving 100% of your assigned sales goal. 
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure permits as needed for food, beverage, décor, entertainment, and other services. 
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality experiences. 
• Partner with property leadership and non-property teams to ensure alignment on event goals and deliverables. 
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service throughout the planning and event execution process. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to property and non-propertyteam members, as well as vendors, to ensure successful event execution. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to cross-sell additional spaces and services across the property, tailoring event packages to meet client needs. 
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned. 

What it Takes

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in hospitality, management, event planning, business administration, communications or a related field; or commensurate experience in lieu of a formal degree
• 3-5+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, or related fields (experience with wedding events management is a plus) 
• CMP, CSEP, CPCE or similar certifications a plus! 
• Proficiency in project management, events or CRM software and tools is preferred 
• Detail-orientation and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences to internal team members, clients and vendors alike 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deliver a message clearly and professionally across varying levels of team members and external partners
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships, competing priorities and time and resources proactively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills 
• Proven ability to manage budgets and meet deadlines 
• A creative problem-solver who is adaptable, proactive and thrives in both independent and team settings 
• You lead by example and embody the core values of Placemakr. You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right.
• Event Managers will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for our Event Managers and an exceptional guest experience.

Competitive Pay, Generous Stock Options and Performance Bonuses

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance with options for Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Life Insurance

401k + 4% employer matching program 

Unlimited PTO to allow time for you to recharge

Monthly cell phone reimbursement, health & wellness stipend and a generous onboarding stipend for remote employees

Plus, discounts to stay at select Placemakr properties all over the US

Our community norms

Great people are the key to our success. From corporate team members to our property teams and leaders, we’re looking for collaborative, driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence across the US. Most importantly, we create positive community norms that shape our company culture and inform how we do business:

We own it.

We make it better.

We treat people right.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet our age requirements of 18 years or older in order to be considered for employment with Placemakr. 

Placemakr will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team at [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Placemakr values diversity of all kinds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!