Event Planner – CONTRACT

Job Description

Event Planner Consultant

Employment Type: Freelance

Our Software client is seeking an experienced Event Planner Consultant to provide strategic and hands-on event support during a critical coverage period. This freelance consultant will play a lead role in planning and executing several highest-priority events, with a primary focus on JNUC, the company’s flagship user conference, as well as the 2027 Sales Kickoff Meeting and other event initiatives as needed. This role is ideal for a highly organized event professional who can balance big-picture planning with flawless execution in a fast-moving, remote-first environment.

The Event Planner Consultant will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders and act as an important liaison with third-party events agency. This person will help maintain alignment between event strategy and logistics, provide leadership support during team leave coverage, and step in as an on-site lead and decision-maker when necessary. The ideal candidate brings strong user conference experience, confidence managing complex event details, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.

The Event Planner Consultant to provide end-to-end support for its highest-priority user conference, JNUC, the 2027 Sales Kickoff Meeting, and additional event needs that may arise across the team. Approximately 10% travel is expected.

Duration: Approximately 8 months, beginning in July 2026 and continuing through the end of February 2027, scoped at 34 weeks. This assignment is intended to provide coverage for two employee leaves.

Ideal Start Date: Early July 2026, allowing time for overlap and knowledge transfer before the leave period begins.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution support for JNUC, the 2027 Sales Kickoff Meeting, and other assigned events
• Manage end-to-end event logistics, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination
• Act as the primary liaison with Jamf’s third-party events agency to ensure strategic and operational alignment
• Support user conference planning with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Step in as an on-site event lead when needed, helping resolve issues and maintain smooth event execution
• Coordinate with internal teams on planning priorities, communications, schedules, and event readiness
• Provide coverage and continuity for key team members during leave periods
• Assist with additional event-related needs across the team as business priorities evolve
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and executing large-scale user conferences or similar corporate events
• Strong project management and organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to lead event workstreams independently while collaborating across teams
• Experience working with external event agencies, vendors, and production partners
• Comfort operating as a trusted consultant and decision-maker in high-visibility event environments
• Trade show experience is a plus, but not required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned event professional to support Jamf Software during a high-impact period and help deliver polished, well-executed experiences for employees, customers, and partners.