ABOUT THE NEST CAMPUS The Nest Campus is the world’s largest gathering of leaders focused on defining and accelerating the global resilience economy. It is a centerpiece of New York Climate Week, September 22-24, 2026, where innovators, investors and leading organizations gather to define strategy, deploy solutions, and capture what Larry Fink has called “the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime.” The Nest Campus is co-founded by Jonathan Weiner with a proven record of building category-defining events, alongside Stefan Weitz, a former Microsoft executive with nearly two decades of experience leading billion-user technologies including Bing.com, brings deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity and digital platforms. Jon Weiner, founder of Money20/20, HLTH, ViVE, Shoptalk and his HumanX cofounder Stefan Weitz, have invested in over 200 technology startups between them.
THE ROLE The Event Manager will work closely with the Head of Event Operations and the broader team to ensure a seamless, high-impact attendee experience. This operations-focused role is responsible for end-to-end event execution, including pre-event planning, onsite management and post-event wrap up. Key responsibilities include vendor coordination, sponsor logistics, venue specifications, and the planning and execution of evening receptions and related event functions. This is not a marketing role.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure all operational details are executed efficiently.
Develop and manage detailed event timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
Onboarding sponsors, continuous communication and on-site sponsor support making sure outstanding deliverables are executed per contract
Execute meeting logistics which includes signage, space allocation, room specifications, AV requirements, utilities, and other event activities.
Manage key event vendor relationships pre-show and on-site including but not limited to, GSC, AV, decor/floral, experiential, promotional items, etc
Research and identify potential event and sponsorship opportunities that add value to the overall event experience.
Assist in budget management, forecasting and post-event reconciliation
WHAT YOU BRING
3+ years of experience in event management (preferably large-scale B2B conferences or trade shows)
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, especially when facing multiple priorities
Highly detail-oriented and deadline driven, be a take-charge problem-solver
Sound judgment and calm under pressure; able to make clear, confident decisions in fast-moving situations
Strong ability to manage multiple vendors and operational workflows simultaneously.
Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
BENEFITS Competitive salary and employee benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, PTO, holidays.
Please send your resume, salary requirements, and why you’re interested in this role, to marina@thenestcampus.com.
