National College Leadership Program Trainee (Hospitality and Event Operations)

Location: New York City, New York, United States; trainees must work at hotel locations in major metropolitan markets and be flexible to relocate. Training may include instructor-led sessions at the corporate office in Chicago, Illinois, with placements across the United States and Canada.

Salary: $66,300–$66,301 per year, with potential bonuses or incentives depending on placement.

Company

hirify.global provides live-event production, meeting, hospitality, and event-management services for in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences across a global network of venues.

What you will do

• Complete a five-month Manager in Training program with technical, operations, and sales rotations.
• Gain hands-on experience in event venues alongside field leaders.
• Prepare for placement as an Operations Manager, Associate Producer, Director of Events, or Venue Sales Manager.
• Manage floor operations, service quality, staff leadership, performance, and development in operations placements.
• Control workforce and inventory costs to support organizational goals.
• Guide customers through event experiences, identify suitable solutions, and support event and revenue capture in sales placements.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree with a BA or BS.
• At least one year of related professional experience, or a combination of employment and internships.
• Strong interest in a management career with advancement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, listening, presentation, leadership, and customer-service skills.
• Technical aptitude and interest in new technology.
• Ability to work at hotel locations in major metropolitan markets and flexibility to relocate.

Nice to have

• Education in hospitality, business or management, communications, event management, theater, or a related field.
• Prior experience in management, operations, technology, or hospitality.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance and participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Base salary during training, with potential base salary plus bonus incentives after placement.
• Certifications through hirify.global University academies in leadership, technical, operations, sales, and service.
• Development opportunities, mobility, and role-based learning.
• Pre-employment background screening and substance-abuse testing are required.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted for the National College Leadership Program.
• Successful completion of the five-month training program leads to immediate placement in an operations, production, or sales management role.