Strategic Events Manager Contractor

Company Overview:

About Us:
Atlanta-based Incident IQ is the leading workflow management platform built exclusively for K-12 districts. Trusted by over 2,000 districts, Incident IQ powers mission-critical services for more than 12 million students and educators nationwide. By connecting technology and operational workflows, Incident IQ enables schools to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on what matters most: supporting students.

Purpose:
Incident IQ is committed to creating a future where every K-12 district operates with seamless efficiency. When operations are unified on a single platform, districts gain the clarity and control needed to build a stronger foundation for student success. We’re focused on delivering the tools, support, and partnerships that help make that vision a reality.

Mission:
Incident IQ is on a mission to eliminate the friction of disconnected systems and clunky workflows that slow schools down. We’re reimagining the critical work that happens behind the scenes, bringing visibility, efficiency, and impact to the processes that keep classrooms running. By streamlining the complex, automating the routine, and surfacing the insights that matter most, we can create the conditions for educators to teach, students to thrive, and districts to shape the future of education.

Strategic Events Manager Overview
Incident IQ is seeking an experienced Strategic Events Manager on a contract basis to support our Field and Events Marketing team through our busiest event season of the year, and to provide coverage during a team member's maternity leave in Q1 2027. This role reports to the Field and Events Marketing Director. The contract runs from as soon as possible through April 30, 2027, at 30 to 40 hours per week.

The Strategic Events Manager will serve as project manager for large-scale, company-hosted events, plan and execute tradeshow sponsorships at industry conferences, and support additional events as needed. The role requires flexibility as we navigate our busy event season and build our strategy for 2027.

We're looking for someone who has planned full conferences end to end and can step in quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Strategic Events Manager Responsibilities

Large-Scale Event Planning & Execution

• Serve as project manager for large-scale, company-hosted events, owning both planning and hands-on execution.
• Manage event timelines, budgets, and vendors, and lead cross-functional collaboration to keep deliverables and stakeholders aligned.
• Execute event logistics including venue, hotel, AV, catering, registration, and attendee experience, and serve as an onsite lead during events.

Tradeshow Sponsorships

• Plan and execute small and medium-sized booth sponsorships at industry conferences.
• Manage contracting, vendors, budgets, and logistics.
• Collaborate with Sales and other internal teams attending each event.

Additional Event Support

• Support other events as needed, including lunch and learns, VIP happy hours and dinners, and networking events.

Strategic Events Manager Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of experience in event planning, in any industry, including proven experience planning full conferences end to end.

Large-Scale Event Experience: Experience planning large-scale, multi-day conferences or customer-facing events.

Project Management: Strong experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Travel & Onsite: Comfortable with limited travel (no more than 10%) and some onsite event management.

Self-Starter: Ability to ramp up quickly and self-onboard.

Nice to Have

• Based in the Atlanta area and able to work from our Alpharetta or Glencastle office one to two times per week.

What makes Incident IQ different: 

• We facilitate whole-person growth where employees can develop personally as well as professionally.
• We offer an energetic and collaborative environment; everyone’s opinion matters!
• We produce software that empowers K-12 schools to run efficiently, allowing for a better classroom experience for students to THRIVE!
• We provide excellent work/life balance. Two amazing offices - a Downtown Atlanta office location and one at Halcyon in Alpharetta! 

Incident IQ offers a competitive salary based on experience with a benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k match, and paid-time off (PTO).  

Incident IQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer