Event Manager | Full-Time | Rhode Island Convention Center
Bushnell University
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Providence, RI · Posted October 9, 2026
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Where Providence, RI ranks
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November 2026
- #7Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Northeast4 conferences · of 9
- #9Best college towns for junior jobs in New England28% · of 19
- #9Cities with the most hybrid jobs in New England14% · of 27
- #10Best cities for junior jobs in New England27% · of 28
- #11Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in New England10% · of 15
- #12Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in New England4% · of 20
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- Best cities for marketing pay after cost of living #1 San Jose ($204k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 25 open event manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $52,500 to $76,000 and the median is $60,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
In addition to managing a wide variety of events at the complex, this position also serves as a multi-faceted Event Manager for producing all levels and types of events, including in-house, amphitheater, and swim meets. Prepares event outlines and scaled drawings of event areas. Coordinates equipment and personnel service distribution and other functions and duties as required by the event. Serves as lead on-site contact with the event promoter from planning the event, move-in of the event to the facility, the actual event,...