Hybrid Program Lead – Experiential Events

at Resource Innovations

• Job title: Program Lead – Experiential Events
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hartford, United States

About the role

• Program Lead for hybrid experiential events focused on energy efficiency and electrification at Resource Innovations. Managing logistics, client interactions, and internal collaboration in Hartford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day lead for the Energize CT Experiential Lab program.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution, including scheduling, site coordination, staffing, logistics, and impact reporting.
• Manage the Northeast Lab rental business, including project scoping, pricing, contract execution, and event execution.
• Assist in the launch of additional mobile exhibits, ensuring consistency in training, quality, and customer engagement.
• Ensure exhibit assets are well-maintained, compliant, and deployed with precision.
• Work closely with internal departments—including sales, creative, delivery, and client services—to drive integrated program success.
• Represent RI in client meetings and planning calls, ensuring clear communication and collaborative alignment.
• Lead the development and execution of training materials, event playbooks, and on-site activation protocol.
• Track engagement and operational KPIs to quantify event success and budget adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Business, or a related field required.
• Proven success managing multi-market outreach programs.
• Strong event logistics, vendor coordination, and budgeting skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with a variable schedule, including weekends, and travel.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• 6+ years of experience in experiential marketing, field program management, or mobile tour operations preferred.
• Ability to operate tow vehicle for mobile lab execution preferred.
• Experience with energy efficiency, clean energy, or sustainability programs a plus.
• PMP or Event Management certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year
• Paid holidays
• Other supplemental benefits