Events Marketing Manager

StarRez, Inc.

. Lead StarRez’s North American in-person and virtual Housing Fair program for College Pads .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and logistics management, with a focus on driving attendance and engagement through strategic initiatives. Proficient in budget management, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement for high-volume events.

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Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementLogistics CoordinationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event MarketingTradeshow CoordinationRegistration ManagementInventory ManagementAttendance Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

VFairs PlatformEvent Management Software

Industry Keywords

Housing FairCampus EventsStudent EngagementCommunity RelationsPromotional Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead StarRez’s North American in-person and virtual Housing Fair program for College Pads
Own annual planning, event calendars, timelines, priorities, and milestones
Manage Housing Fair registrations, event details, deadlines, staffing requirements, and participation information
Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Community Relations, Product Marketing, and other teams
Coordinate employee staffing and pre-event communications, schedules, logistics, and expectations
Manage budgets, forecast expenses, and track event costs
Build relationships with Housing Fair organizers, campus partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Manage end-to-end logistics including registrations, signage, giveaways, event materials, shipping, tracking, inventory, and virtual event setup
Serve as primary point of contact for organizers and internal stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle
Prepare employees with information, materials, objectives, and resources for successful events
Maintain inventory and coordinate shipment and return of event materials
Ensure consistent, professional, and engaging brand experiences
Track participation, attendance, costs, engagement, and key performance metrics; provide post-event reporting
Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Develop and execute strategies to increase student awareness, adoption, and attendance
Identify promotional channels, tactics, incentives, partnerships, and engagement strategies
Use attendance trends, engagement data, student feedback, and event performance to drive growth
Develop repeatable promotional best practices for participating institutions
Evaluate new event formats, experiences, and technologies
Establish and track measurable growth goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in event planning, event marketing, field marketing, tradeshow coordination, or a related role
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of events or projects simultaneously
Experience coordinating event logistics, including registrations, shipping, inventory, staffing, and event materials
Ability to think strategically to grow attendance and engagement at fairs
Strong project management, organization, and attention to detail
Experience managing event budgets, expenses, and vendors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams
Ability to travel domestically as required
Preferred: experience managing university, campus, student-facing, housing, or community events
Preferred: experience with VFairs Platform or similar virtual event platform
Preferred: experience developing processes that make high-volume event programs more efficient and scalable
Preferred: strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Preferred: ability to build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits including health care
Paid time off
Life insurance
401k plan with company match for eligible team members
Learning and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to learn, grow, and be appreciated for impact and contributions
Work with a caring, high-performing, passionate team