TAG-Ed · 5 days ago
Events and Conference Leader
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTAG-Ed is focused on strengthening Georgia’s workforce through various initiatives aimed at connecting and educating the technology ecosystem. The Events and Conference Leader will oversee TAG’s events portfolio, driving revenue and engagement while ensuring events align with the organization's mission.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual and multi-year business strategies for TAG’s events portfolio to meet financial, membership, and engagement goals
Identify opportunities to grow event revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, and new experiential formats
Lead cross-functional teams (staff, contractors, volunteers) to ensure a balanced approach to innovation, brand consistency, and profitability and to deliver high-quality experiences on time and on budget
Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure a balanced approach to innovation, brand consistency, and profitability
Collaborate with TAG’s senior leadership, councils, and marketing team to align event strategies with organizational priorities and audience growth targets
Contribute to TAG’s overall strategic direction and participate in organization-wide leadership initiatives
Maintain a high level of professionalism and creativity in representing TAG to external stakeholders and partners
Partner with the TAG sales team to design creative, high-value sponsorship packages and activations
Build and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, exhibitors, and community partners
Oversee sponsor fulfillment and ensure measurable ROI for TAG and partners alike
Create thoughtful event themes and session topics that are relevant to the technology industry
Lead the creative visioning process for each major event, ensuring content, design, and networking experiences are contemporary and differentiated
Explore new event models—both live and hybrid—that increase accessibility, impact, and engagement across local, regional, national, and international audiences
Curate compelling speaker lineups, award programs, and unique attendee experiences that position TAG as a thought leader and convener of innovation
Source, negotiate, and manage event production vendors, agencies, and consultants
Oversee budgets and financial models for each event, ensuring strong fiscal control and maximum return on investment
Monitor performance metrics, expense ratios, and post-event analysis to inform continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of experience in event, conference, or experiential business management, preferably within associations, technology, or innovation sectors
Proven success in driving event revenue, managing sponsorships, and achieving growth goals
Strong understanding of event economics, financial reporting, and ROI-based decision-making
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large-scale initiatives concurrently
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in event programming, content curation, and audience engagement
Experience managing vendors and third-party production firms
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with C-level executives and sponsors
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work within limited budgets and maximize impact
Preferred
A strategic thinker who sees events as engines for growth and engagement
A creative curator who can reinvent experiences while maintaining fiscal discipline
A connector and storyteller who builds trusted relationships with Georgia's top technology and business leaders
A results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and takes pride in excellence at every scale
Benefits
Employer-provided healthcare, dental and vision, as well as 401(k) with match
Potential annual bonus, based on hitting established targets for the position and the organization’s overall performance.
Company
TAG-Ed
TAG-Ed is a 501c3 nonprofit providing numerous professional development opportunities through four key program areas of impact: STEAM education for students; upskilling and reskilling talent, including Georgia’s first registered tech apprenticeship program; creating pathways to leadership and entrepreneurship.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase