Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Event Manager in Reading, Pennsylvania. This role is primarily within the education sector, overseeing marketing strategies for special education schools. The Event Manager will primarily concentrate on socials, content, and school events, including smaller resource fairs, open hours, and lunch and learns. The role also includes managing social postings, creating content for blogs, updating websites, and coordinating and running events. Responsibilities: • Developing and implementing marketing strategies for special education schools • Managing social media postings on platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, etc. • Creating and updating content for blogs and websites • Coordinating and executing school events, including graduations, smaller resource fairs, open hours, and lunch and learns • Maintaining and enhancing the brand of the schools through marketing communications • Utilizing tools such as 3M, BeOS, Chef, Cisco Webex Meetings, CRM, About Time for efficient functioning • Managing budgets and catering requirements for events • Conducting conference calls and meetings as needed • Training on Wix for website management and updates. Requirements • Proficient in using 3M products and services for event management tasks • Familiarity with BeOS operating system for efficient task execution • Ability to use Chef for infrastructure management • Mastery of Cisco Webex Meetings for seamless remote communication and coordination • Proficient in using CRM software to manage customer relationships and interactions • Experience with About Time for effective project and time management • Strong understanding of budget processes to ensure cost-effective event planning • Experience in catering management, ensuring all food and beverage needs are met • Excellent communication skills for effective team coordination and client interaction • Ability to manage conference calls effectively, ensuring smooth communication channels during event planning and execution Innovation starts with people.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .