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ABOUT SPARK EVENT COLLECTIVE

The Spark Event Collective brings together a powerhouse community of experienced and independent event professionals to provide clients with event management services for their live, virtual or hybrid events.   

We are an event strategy, management, and production agency built on a simple promise:

Focus on what you do best. Let us handle the rest. 

Our clients are organizations that value experience, collaboration, and thoughtful execution. Our planners are passionate and professional about their work, but not about going at it alone, burning out, or hustle culture. Our model has proven that you can build a meaningful career in events without sacrificing your sanity. 

Our business runs on smart systems (many of which we built ourselves), deep industry roots, and a badass team of female leaders. We are human-first, quality-driven, and committed to building a company that works well for our clients and our planners. 

So, where do you come in? 

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WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

As an Independent Event Strategist, you serve as the strategic lead for assigned client engagements. You are responsible for translating client objectives into exceptional event experiences while providing trusted guidance, strong project leadership, financial stewardship, and flawless execution. 

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This is not an entry-level planning role. Our community is comprised of senior, experienced professionals who can confidently lead complex projects, advise executive clients, anticipate challenges before they happen, and deliver calm, thoughtful leadership under pressure. 

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Our Event Strategists are supported by Spark's operational systems, collaborative community, and shared standards while maintaining the independence and flexibility that comes with contractor status. 

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

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Strategic Client Leadership 

• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients 

• Understand and translate business objectives into event strategies 

• Lead discovery meetings and planning sessions 

• Challenge assumptions and recommend best practices and better solutions 

• Present ideas confidently to senior stakeholders 

• Guide clients through complex decisions with professionalism and empathy 

Event Leadership ​

Lead events from concept through completion, including: 

• Project management 

• Maintain comprehensive project plans 

• Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously 

• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans 

• Coordinate vendors, partners, speakers, and stakeholders 

• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and to Spark standards 

• Keep projects organized, transparent, and moving forward 

• Budget and financial management 

• Develop and manage event budgets 

• Track expenditures and forecast accurately 

• Review invoices and reconcile costs 

• Protect client investments while maximizing value 

• Understand the financial impact of planning decisions 

• Venue sourcing and negotiations 

• Supplier and partner management 

• Registration strategy and management 

• Speaker sourcing and coordination 

• Sponsorship strategy, sourcing, management and fulfillment 

• Program strategy and development 

• Risk management 

• Onsite leadership 

• Post-event reporting and recommendations 

 
Collaboration 

Although you lead your own projects, you are never working alone. You'll collaborate with fellow Event Strategists, Spark leadership, and support team members to share expertise, solve challenges, and ensure every client receives the benefit of our collective experience. 

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WHO YOU ARE: ​

You're an experienced event professional who: 

• Thinks strategically before thinking tactically 

• Can confidently lead executive-level conversations 

• Stays calm under pressure 

• Solves problems before clients know they exist 

• Thrives with autonomy and accountability 

• Enjoys collaborating with other experienced professionals 

• Takes pride in delivering exceptional client experiences 

• Believes details matter because experiences matter 

You understand that great events aren't built on checklists alone. They're built through thoughtful planning, strong relationships, sound judgement, and proactive leadership. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred qualifications include: 

• 15+ years of professional event management experience 

• Experience managing conferences, meetings, incentive programs, executive events, or corporate experiences 

• Proven experience managing complex budgets 

• Strong vendor negotiation skills 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication 

• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities 

• High level of professionalism and discretion 

• Comfort working independently in a remote environment 

• Proficiency with modern event technology and collaboration tools

• At this time, we are only accepting Canadian applicants 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE:

Successful Event Strategists consistently: 

• Build long-term client relationships 

• Deliver projects with confidence and professionalism 

• Anticipate issues before they become problems 

• Communicate proactively 

• Manage budgets responsibly 

• Maintain organized documentation 

• Support fellow collective members 

• Uphold Spark's planning standards and reputation 

• Continuously improve client experiences 

WHY JOIN SPARK:

At Spark, you're joining more than a contractor roster, you're joining a collective of seasoned professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. 

You'll benefit from: 

• Flexible independent work 

• Meaningful, high-impact projects 

• Collaborative community of experienced peers 

• Shared operational systems and planning resources

• Administrative and leadership support 

• Opportunities to contribute to business growth and innovation 

• A culture built on trust, generosity, professionalism, and continuous learning 

We're looking for professionals who believe the best events are created by experienced people who care deeply about their clients and each other. ​

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HOW WE WILL COMPENSATE YOU: 

• Strategists typically earn $65–$75 per hour, with rates varying by contract.

• The specific rate and compensation details are provided upfront for each opportunity.

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OK, WHAT NEXT? 

If this job description feels written exactly for you, and sparked (pun intended) your interest, please check out our planner application and submit your details here.

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To learn more about the Spark Event Collective and what your role looks like download our information sheet here.

We can’t wait to hear from you! ​