Senior Associate, Events, Marketing

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The Senior Associate, Events supports the execution of strategically aligned programs within the Events Center of Excellence (ECoE). This role manages defined event workstreams and medium-complexity programs while ensuring alignment to governance standards, audience engagement objectives, brand expectations, and performance metrics.The Senior Associate bridges tactical execution and emerging strategic leadership, applying disciplined planning, data accuracy, and proactive stakeholder coordination to deliver high-quality, executive-facing experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Workstream Leadership

• Lead defined event workstreams or independently manage medium-complexity programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Support run-of-show development and execution logistics.
• Ensure alignment with established Events CoE operational frameworks, templates and standards.
• Facilitate portions of planning meetings and present status updates to stakeholders.

Experience & Engagement Support

• Support audience-journey execution, including registration flows, communications, and engagement touchpoints.
• Coordinate executive-facing logistics and structured networking components.
• Ensure brand standards and messaging consistency across event materials.

Measurement & Reporting

• Maintain accurate event data within event management platforms and CRM systems.
• Track attendance, engagement, and KPI metrics.
• Support post-event reporting, including documentation of insights and recommendations.
• Identify trends or execution improvements for future programs.
• Draft initial performance insights and recommendations for Manager review.

Vendor & Budget Coordination

• Coordinate vendor logistics and contracts within approved frameworks.
• Monitor budget tracking and expense reconciliation.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with external partners and suppliers

Team Collaboration

• Support cross-functional planning coordination.
• Model governance discipline and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of event management or marketing program experience.
• Experience supporting executive-facing or high-visibility programs preferred.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft suite
  • Event management platforms such as Cvent
  • CRM such as Salesforce (preferred)

Core Skills & Competencies

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of various event environments.
• Execution Excellence: Skilled in managing event logistics and deliverables with strategic awareness.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to identify problems and opportunities; generating and evaluating alternatives.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
• Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Innovation & Change Management: Uses event tools and platforms with efficiency (including AI-enhanced technology) for continuous improvement contributions.

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The estimated base salary range for this job is $80,000 - $110,000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $92,000 - $126,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. 

Position Level

Senior Associate

Country

United States of America