Operations and Event Manager

Job Summary The Operations \& Event Manager is one of the leadership positions within Sexy Nerds, and an advanced manager role. The OEM is responsible for working on 1\) day\-to\-day operations of the business, and 2\) the successful execution of our live events. This position combines remote/WFH work with hands\-on event leadership. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, solutions\-oriented, friendly, having situational awareness, and capable of taking ownership over aspects of Sexy Nerds’s regular operations. This OEM role starts locally and regionally and offers growth, and opportunities for creative and increased responsibility, hours, and wage, as Sexy Nerds continues to produce events in our 35\+ cities around the globe and beyond. Primary Responsibilities Office Operations (Approximately 10–25 Hours Weekly), Starting at 10\-15 hours a week of Office Hours Coordinate and oversee many of the ongoing administrative operations that keep Sexy Nerds running efficiently, particularly during the day M\-W between an 11:00AM \- 6:00PM time frame. Responsibilities include: 1\) Venue Outreach and Development (Approximately 1–3 hours weekly) 2\) Personnel \& Recruiting (Approximately 1–3 hours weekly) 3\) Website \& Event Management (Approximately 1–2 hours weekly) 4\) Customer Service (Approximately 1–3 hours weekly) 5\) Marketing Support (Approximately 1–3 hours weekly) Event Management Responsibilities (Approximately 5–10 Hours Per Event) Serve as one of the primary operational leaders during Sexy Nerds events. Responsibilities include: 1\) Event Leadership 2\) Production Coordination 3\) Staff Management 4\) Venue Operations 5\) Responsible Travel Key Qualifications: Previous experience managing events, operations, hospitality, nightlife, conventions, or entertainment. Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred. Ability to rent a car especially preferred. Exceptional organizational and leadership skills. Strong communication and problem\-solving abilities. Comfortable managing staff and delegating responsibilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Professional demeanor under pressure. Comfortable transporting event equipment. Familiarity with audio/visual equipment, gaming consoles, and event production is a plus. Experience with Mailchimp, Meta Ads, Squarespace, Google Workspace, Discord, or similar platforms is highly applicable. Ideal Candidate Characteristics: Takes ownership of projects. Consistent and reliable operational support on a weekly basis. Is dependable and arrives prepared and on time. Able to communicate and work in a friendly, constructive, and challenging culture. Enjoys solving problems and improving systems. An affinity for anime, gaming, cosplay, and understanding what makes us dope. Is excited about helping grow one of the world's premier culture event brands. Seeking a role with increasing responsibility, wage, and growth potential. Working Conditions This role combines flexible remote work with live event management. Remote work offers some flexibility while event occur primarily on weekends. Travel opportunities include local, regional, national, and international events. Compensation \& Growth Starting Pay: $30\.00 USD per hour / $35\.00 CAD per hour Additional opportunities include: Increased hours with growth within the role and company Remote / work\-from\-home schedule and work style Performance\-based wage increases possible Flights and hotel accommodations for qualifying events Leadership, responsibility, and skill development Creative involvement in a fast growing global event brand If you're looking for a unique opportunity to combine operations, event management, travel, community building, and creative work, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please: 1\) reply to this email with your resume attached. 2\) please fill out this application on our website: https://sexynerds.net/oem\-role Pay: From $30\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10002