--- title: 'Event Project Manager at Meeting Tomorrow' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/event-project-manager-meeting-tomorrow-united-states-4easndnj5ty7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Event Project Manager at Meeting Tomorrow - **Company:** Meeting Tomorrow - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $75k–$94k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/meetingtomorrow/351c02ac-e08d-4f07-a290-27fd9b4f57e6 ## Job description Meeting Tomorrow is a 23-year-old company with a growing team of 90 talented, friendly people. We’re headquartered in Chicago, with about 80% of our team working remotely in cities across the country. We are a full-service event agency with three core divisions: planning, production, and creative. We plan and produce corporate events of every shape and size, partnering with clients that include Fortune 500 companies and leading organizations across a wide array of industries. We’re known for our exceptional customer experience, our collaborative culture, and our can-do spirit. Our culture has earned us recognition as a Top 20 Inspiring Workplace in North America, as well as the Events Industry Council's Social Impact Award. We offer great benefits, the best coworkers you’ll find anywhere, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. We can’t wait to meet you! The Opportunity The Event Project Manager is responsible for managing the complex lifecycle of AV production and creative design projects for our clients' most important events. This person will work with clients across the Tech, Finance, Pharma, and Non-Profit spaces, serving as the face of Meeting Tomorrow throughout the event execution process. You aren't just managing tasks; you are a consultant and a brand steward for our clients’ most vital internal and client-facing events, leading the information flow across all parties. This role is highly detailed, task-oriented, and requires the executive presence to guide stakeholders throughout the whole process, ultimately ensuring the clients' vision for AV production and creative design becomes reality. This role requires frequent to moderate onsite travel (approximately 20-30%, or 4-5 days per month). ## What You'll Own Audiovisual Event Project Planning: You’ll lead numerous events throughout the year, managing project scope, timelines, and budgets. You’ll guide clients through the project lifecycle, coaching them on AV Production best practices for in-person and hybrid events to ensure the execution exceeds their vision. Communication & Decision Making: You are the client’s main point of contact and MT representative. You’ll lead the information flow between internal teams (fulfillment, creative, etc.), venues, vendors, and the client, while expertly preparing onsite staff for successful execution. Client Relationship Building: You don’t just manage events but you build genuine connections. You’ll get to know our clients on a personal level (interests, family, life events) and bring a level of enthusiasm that drives credibility and repeat business. Creative Deliverables Management: You’ll act as the bridge between clients and creative teams (designers, editors). You’ll manage logistics with vendors (decor, print, custom fabrication), maintain asset trackers, manage POs, and negotiate terms to be a true steward of the client’s budget. On-Site Leadership: You’ll travel (approx. 20-30%) to be the face of MT, preparing onsite staff in partnership with Production Managers to execute flawlessly while maintaining high energy in fast-paced event environments. ## What We Need 4-7+ Years of Event Industry Experience: You’ve navigated the agency or white-glove event world and have a customer-focused mindset. Organization & Speed: You’re a fast-paced multitasker who is accountable to deadlines and finds joy in the details. Great Communicator. You’re able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. People person. You’re able to build relationships and cater your approach depending on the person you’re talking to. You’re experienced in working with different personalities and professional levels. Technical & Creative Curiosity: You’re ready to dive into AV production and creative service logistics. Adaptability. You can confidently work and make decisions in gray, unpredictable spaces with shifting priorities. When faced with unforeseen challenges, you adjust to keep the project (and everybody) on track. Values Alignment: You demonstrate kindness, commitment, and humility in everything you do. The Impact Within 1 month, you’ll: Learn about MT’s services - the value we offer, the types of events that we service and our customer-service mentality. Have opportunities for training to expand your exposure and understanding of how we manage events at Meeting Tomorrow Meet with current members of the Project Management, Production, Creative, and Sales teams to understand best practices for supporting our clients and their diverse needs. Within 3 months, you’ll: Build strong and lasting relationships with clients and internal team members, ensuring a strong client retention rate. Begin to create your own processes for working with your clients and identify opportunities for efficiency/improvement. Become proficient in our CRM, Netsuite and Project Planning tool, Backstage. Work with members of our internal support teams to effectively manage a large-scale event or event series for premier clients. These clients include Fortune-5000 companies in many sectors including pharmaceutical, wealth management, and production service agencies. Within 6 months you’ll: Have proficiency in the role and be managing accounts with autonomy. Complete projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and contingency planning; striving to consistently exceed client expectations. ## Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plan options Employer paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and EAP access 401k with employer matching up to 4% 16 PTO days (increases with tenure) + 9 paid holidays Annual profit-sharing bonus 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption) $50 Monthly fitness reimbursement Monthly stipends for internet and/or cell Company donation(s) to your charities of choice (up to $1,000 annually) Regular social events and learning opportunities At Meeting Tomorrow, our mission is to foster a culture of respect and affection. We embrace our differences and are committed to having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in second chances and strongly encourages BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA, veterans, persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated and all other individuals to apply. What makes Meeting Tomorrow’s culture so special is the people, and we look for candidates who are a match for our company’s core values: commitment, kindness and humility. If those words describe you and you see yourself in this posting, you’re ready to apply! ## About Meeting Tomorrow ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Meeting Tomorrow is a full-service event production and audiovisual technology rental company that plans, produces, and equips in-person, hybrid, and virtual events nationwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA - **Founded**: 2003 - **Founders**: Mark Aistrope ## Core Business - Primary industry: Event Production, Audiovisual Services, Event Technology Rentals - Target customers: B2B, primarily enterprise and mid-market companies that host events, conferences, and meetings nationwide - Mission or purpose statement: The company believes "business can (and should) be a force for good" and donates 10% of profits to organizations making an impact in communities, the industry, and the world. ## Products & Services - **Event Production**: End-to-end production of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, covering stage design, AV, content, technical direction, and logistics. - **Equipment Rentals**: Nationwide delivery of laptops (over 10,000 units), iPads (over 7,000 units), monitors, digital signage, and other AV equipment—customized for organizations that need technology without full production. - **Event Planning**: Full-service planning including vendor coordination, budget management, timelines, and execution. - **Creative Services**: Concept development, experience design, decor, and logistics, integrated with the production team from the start. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped company) - **Key Metric**: 95–100 employees (as of 2025); privately held with no disclosed revenue - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped; no external venture capital or investor funding disclosed. The company has served clients globally including in London (site of their first large international event). - **Growth Signals**: Started in a founder's garage with 20 projectors, now holds an inventory of over 10,000 laptops and 7,000 iPads; expanded from a local Chicago operation to a nationwide remote workforce with global event capability; has sustained operations for over 20 years without external funding. ## Competitive Advantages - **Full-service accountability**: Unlike vendors that fragment services across different companies, Meeting Tomorrow owns every aspect of an event—from planning and creative to production and equipment—creating one accountable team. - **National scale with local execution**: A hybrid model of remote central planning teams and local on-site technicians allows consistent quality across the US and globally. - **Bootstrapped stability**: 20+ years of self-funded growth with no VC pressure, allowing the company to prioritize culture, sustainability, and charitable giving (10% of annual profits donated). - **Commitment to sustainability**: Carbon neutral since 2021, with a 33% decrease in carbon emissions in the past year and over 5,000 devices recycled since 2015. ## Strategic Focus - **Sustainability leadership**: Continuously reducing environmental impact with carbon offsetting and device recycling programs. - **Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)**: Deliberate action to build a diverse workforce—35% BIPOC employees (a 67% increase since 2020), with 96% of employees agreeing the company has "taken real action to create an inclusive culture." - **Employee experience as differentiator**: Investing heavily in benefits, culture, and retention to attract and retain talent in a competitive market. - **Geographic expansion**: Maintaining a remote-first structure while serving clients across the US and internationally. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: The company operates as a fully remote organization (with warehouse operations based in Chicago) and hosts company-wide gatherings in Chicago every summer and winter (with travel, hotel, and per diem covered for non-local employees). - **Generous compensation and benefits**: - **Annual profit-sharing bonus**: 10% of company profits distributed to employees - **Fully paid parental leave**: 12 weeks at 100% salary for birth or adoption - **401K with employer match**: Up to 4% match, 100% vested immediately, brokerage fees covered by company - **Generous PTO**: Up to 26 days per year (starting at 16 days) plus 9 paid holidays - **Health benefits**: Medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program at no cost - **Fitness reimbursement**: 100% reimbursement up to $50/month for gym memberships - **Monthly stipends**: For internet/WFH expenses plus transit for in-person roles - **Tomorrow Fund**: Every employee receives $1,000 per year to donate to charities of their choice - **Culture and values**: Guided by "Kindness, Commitment, Humility"; employee survey (2024, administered by Crain’s Chicago) showed 98% agree "this organization treats me with dignity, not just a number." - **Growth and development**: The company emphasizes continual growth and career development opportunities for team members. - **Respected employer**: Featured on Built In Chicago and respected for its positive culture in the Chicago tech/events scene. ## Sources 1. [meetingtomorrow.com](https://meetingtomorrow.com/) 2. [meetingtomorrow.com](https://meetingtomorrow.com/who-we-are/) 3. [meetingtomorrow.com](https://meetingtomorrow.com/careers/) 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/meetingtomorrow) 5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/meeting-tomorrow) ## Other roles at Meeting Tomorrow - [Director of Demand Generation](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-demand-generation-meeting-tomorrow-united-states-v6nxzgf5b091) — United States - [Strategic Account Director](https://feeny.ai/job/strategic-account-director-meeting-tomorrow-united-states-14c9dpnybb9a) — United States - [Event Producer](https://feeny.ai/job/event-producer-meeting-tomorrow-united-states-4aa9c86wwy0q) — United States - [Creative Director for Events](https://feeny.ai/job/creative-director-for-events-meeting-tomorrow-united-states-s8rcxztewhw7) — United States