Events Manager
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Events Manager at Worth Rises leading the planning and execution of diverse events. Focusing on advocacy and engagement to dismantle the prison industry.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute the organization’s 10-year gala, coordinating with our event management and creative design firms to deliver a high-quality event experience for approximately 500 guests and development staff to meet our fundraising goals.
- Plan and execute 12 book talk events with a minimum of 50 attendees each to specifically support curriculum placement, including outreach to academic and institutional partners.
- Plan and execute three film screenings of The Alabama Solution with high-value targets in finance and policy, driving key decisions.
- Plan and execute our annual staff and board retreat and three department retreats.
- Plan and execute three direct actions to support the organization’s advocacy goals.
- Work with the Chief Narrative Officer to develop and execute a plan, from start-to-finish, for the organization’s calendar of events.
- Own end-to-end planning and execution of all Worth Rises events, including galas, retreats, book talks, film screenings, webinars, press conferences, direct actions, and other organizational events.
- Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, run-of-show, and participant engagement.
- Liaise with and manage venues, vendors, and others in the event planning process.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with other organizational teams on event promotion and logistics, including permitting, materials, and partner and press coordination.
- Proactively identify and pitch new event and conference opportunities, thinking creatively about how Worth Rises can shows up across formats, audiences, and moments.
- Build and maintain the organization's events infrastructure, including a database of past and prospective venues, vendors, speakers, and best practices.
- Track event performance and produce post-event reports with learnings and recommendations.
Requirements:
- At least five years of event planning and management experience, spanning large-scale events (i.e., galas, conferences), public-facing activations (i.e., press conferences, direct actions), and virtual formats (i.e., webinars, panels).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously across different timelines.
- Experience managing vendors, venues, and budgets.
- Comfort working in fast-moving environments where plans change quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with dignity and care with directly impacted people and communities, and fluency navigating sensitive topics with discretion and respect.
- Willingness to travel as necessary for event management.
- Genuine commitment to our organizational values: act with integrity, focus on impact, deliver excellence, get it done, and operate with intellectual curiosity.
Benefits:
- Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus a one-time reimbursement of up to $5,000 for family planning expenses.
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation, 10 days of personal/sick leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, 11 paid holidays, and winter break.
- Retirement: Mission-aligned 401(k) plan divested from the prison industry with a 4% employer match.
- Professional Development: Annual budget for professional development.
- Wellness: Monthly reimbursement of up to $50 for personal wellness expenses.
- Workplace: Annual stipend for remote work or community office space, plus a $75 monthly technology stipend.
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