Marketing and Events Manager

Role Overview

The Marketing and Events Manager will plan, develop, manage, and execute high-impact internal and external events while serving as a strategic contributor to the Marketing team. This role plays a critical part in strengthening ZP’s brand visibility, creative direction, customer engagement, and community relationships across national markets.

What You Will Do

Develop and manage a comprehensive annual events calendar, lead event strategy and planning, oversee event execution and logistics, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and track and manage event budgets and financial performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, collaborative, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting broader marketing and business objectives. This role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL), and the ability to travel frequently nationwide.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional event planning, event management, or corporate events experience
• Strong knowledge of Deaf Culture, communication accessibility, and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Proven experience planning and executing large-scale events, conferences, and community engagement activations
• Strong project management, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, written, visual, and interpersonal
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and negotiation processes
• Ability to manage logistics, travel planning, shipping coordination, and nationwide event rollouts
• Ability to travel frequently nationwide, including evenings, weekends, and extended event schedules
• Experience collaborating with Marketing teams on event promotion and brand alignment
• Comfort working under pressure with tight deadlines and fast turnaround needs
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with the ability to measure event success and generate actionable insights
• Ability to mentor, support, and guide event support staff and cross-functional partners
• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer