Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.
We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
- LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024
- Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
- Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
- And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
Fora is seeking a full-time Advisor Events Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of our flagship Live Forum conferences and other large-scale events. This role is a key member of our Advisor Experience team and will transition what was previously a contract-based production model into an in-house capability. You’ll ensure world-class production, seamless logistics, thoughtful programming, and integrated sponsor experiences — all while working cross-functionally across teams and maintaining a high standard of polish and impact.
You’ll report to the Advisor Events Producer, and work closely with stakeholders across advisor experience, community, marketing, partnerships, finance, and external agency partners. This is a highly visible, strategic role ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-touch environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the end-to-end production of Fora conferences and other large-scale events, including venue sourcing, run-of-show development, programming, and on-site execution
- Own and manage third-party production agency and vendor relationships, including timelines, scopes, creative, contracts, approvals, and status reporting
- Manage seven-figure event budgets with detailed tracking and ensure high-quality production within cost parameters
- Partner with marketing, partnerships, and community teams to develop event programming that aligns with advisor growth and engagement goals
- Build integrated sponsor experiences that reflect brand goals and drive partnership value
- Own communications and logistics for attendees and internal teams, including events inbox management, all event campaigns, FAQs, and event timelines
- Develop systems and tools to support scalable, repeatable event production — including post-event reporting and insights
- Support the Advisor Events Producer on 2025 Live Forum execution, while taking full ownership of 2026 planning and rollout
- 3–5+ years of experience producing large-scale, in-person events or conferences (200+ attendees) with full ownership of logistics, creative, programming, budget, attendee communications, and on-site execution
- Proven track record managing external vendors and agencies (AV, venue, catering, fabrication) and delivering polished, on-brand experiences
- Strong budget management skills, with experience owning and reconciling seven-figure budgets ($500K–$1M+)
- Excellent project management and communication skills; highly organized with experience aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience creating and executing run-of-show documents, production timelines, and day-of troubleshooting
- Calm, confident presence in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Familiarity with event and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Google Sheets, Cvent, Splash, etc.)
- Based in NYC or open to relocating; willing to travel for on-site execution (5–10%)
- Experience producing high-touch or brand-aligned conferences in the tech, travel, or hospitality industries
- Experience managing or supporting event sponsorship sales and fulfillment
Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience, and for this role an indicative range is $90k-$130k + equity. Other benefits include:
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellhub Memberships
- 401k plan with company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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