Events Manager

Location: NYC

Type: Full-time

Team: Events, Reports to Head of Events

Hampton is actively growing across 13 cities:
Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, & Vancouver.

This role is based in New York City and works hybrid from our Chelsea office (Tuesday–Thursday). While your home base is NYC, your portfolio will include cities where you are not physically located, managing and representing those chapters remotely. You’ll work closely with local partners and members to ensure seamless execution, occasionally traveling for events or key initiatives.

Hampton is a private network for high-growth founders running tech-enabled companies with $3M+ in revenue. Our founders are ambitious builders who are scaling successful companies while also seeking meaningful conversations, leadership growth, and world-class peer connections.

The Hampton Events Team organizes in-person events across 13 cities. Some examples include an NYC speaker event with the founder of Eight Sleep, a yacht day in Miami, and a private batting practice  we double down on being in-person, we’re looking to take our events to the next level and design truly only-in-Hampton experiences.

We’re hiring a full-time Events Manager, to help design and deliver Hampton’s in-person experiences, from intimate dinners to expert event speakers to adventures our members will talk about for years.

This NYC-based role will focus on producing and executing Hampton events across the East Coast. You’ll partner closely with our Head of Events to plan, coordinate, and deliver top-tier experiences that bring our community together and reflect Hampton’s high standard of taste, execution, and hospitality.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional operational precision with creative instinct. Someone who can scout the perfect rooftop venue in Chicago one day and troubleshoot AV at a London founder dinner the next. You’re equal parts organized producer, creative thinker, and thoughtful host.

This role will require some travel to other East Coast cities for Hampton member events.

Event Research & Vendor Sourcing 40%

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with venues, speakers, and vendors who align with Hampton’s quality and brand aesthetic.
• Maintain an updated database of trusted partners, including venues, caterers, photographers, and experience vendors.
• Research emerging hospitality trends and experiences to keep Hampton’s events fresh and differentiated.

Event Coordination & Execution 30%

• Manage pre-event logistics: venue holds, vendor contracts, speaker prep, guest list coordination, and run of shows.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Member Success, Tech, and Core) to ensure all event touchpoints reflect a high-end member experience.
• Track event budgets, expenses, and ROI metrics to maintain efficiency and excellence.

Experience Design 10%

• Collaborate with the Head of Events on creative programming ideas
• Contribute to the evolution of Hampton’s experience playbook, refining how we translate our brand into every city and every event.

Marketing & Communications 20%

• Draft engaging event communications that drive RSVPs, including email invites, Slack posts, and newsletter blurbs.
• Capture post-event highlights and feedback to share wins with internal and member audiences.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Defining and Systematizing What a “Successful Hampton City” Looks Like
• Building Scalable Systems for Growth and Local Referral Engines
• Coaching and Performance Management of Chapter Leads
• Ensuring Consistent, High-Quality Events and Member Experiences
• Delivering High Member Retention, Satisfaction, and Market Expansion Success

You’re Likely a Fit If You Are

• 2-5 years of experience in events, experiential marketing, or community management, ideally working in startups, hospitality, or founder-driven environments.
• You’ve planned and executed multiple events at once, managing budgets, timelines, and vendors with precision.
• Deep understanding of what makes an experience exceptional, from pre-event touch points to the feeling guests have as they leave.
• Highly organized, proactive, and…