Event Manager, Trust In Food™

Event Manager The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high-quality events that deliver exceptional experiences for Trust In Food partners and stakeholders. This role ensures events are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with program objectives while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach. Working across Farm Journal on behalf of Trust In Food, the Event Manager oversees the full event lifecycle—from initial planning and logistics through on-site execution and post-event evaluation. This position collaborates with internal teams, vendors, speakers, sponsors, farmers and partners to manage timelines, budgets, communications, and event deliverables. The Event Manager anticipates challenges, develops solutions, and ensures every event reflects the quality and professionalism of the Trust In Food brand. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating outstanding communication, relationship management, and project coordination skills. Trust In Food has the benefit of engaging directly with the nation’s top agri-media brands, trusted for ~150 years in U.S. agriculture. This role must work closely with other professionals across the company to deliver what’s important to partners and what’s next in sustainable agriculture. Essential Duties and Responsibilities These duties include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead the logistics planning, coordination, and execution of Trust In Food events, including workshops, field days, conferences, webinars, advisory meetings, and partner engagement programs. Develop and manage timelines and project trackers to ensure successful execution from concept through post-event evaluation. Coordinate internal teams and external vendors, including venues, catering, audiovisual, transportation, signage, and other event services to deliver high-quality experiences. Manage event budgets by tracking expenses, negotiating vendor agreements, processing invoices, and ensuring events are delivered within approved budgets. Oversee rooming lists, travel logistics, and on-site event operations to provide an exceptional participant experience. Partner with internal stakeholders and across COE's, to align logistics with other parts of the TIF events program, such as content, media, registration Interact with farmers and ranchers and ensure their voice is heard throughout the planning process Develop logistical contingency plans, proactively identify risks, and resolve logistical issues before and during events to ensure seamless execution. Maintain event planning documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and consistency across Trust In Food programs. Travel approximately 10–20% to industry events, partner meetings, and farm locations to oversee on-site event logistics and execution. Skills/Professional Experience These qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following: Minimum of 6 years of experience in event management, meeting planning, conference management, hospitality, or a related field. Demonstrated success planning and executing complex events, including managing logistics, budgets, timelines, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities simultaneously. Unparalleled client-facing and internal communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks on a regular basis Experience managing event budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and tracking expenses. Innovative and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset for enhancing event processes and operational efficiencies. Collaborative team player who values communication, accountability, and partnership across departments. Experience in agriculture, food and sustainability is preferred. Work authorization requirements Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. EEO statement Farm Journal is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.