Events Manager

Featured III

Mar 29

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

Description

Room to Grow is an exciting period of growth and national expansion. In support, we are hiring a Manager of Events. With the organization’s growth, the number and scale of events have increased, ranging from intimate donor gatherings to large-scale fundraising galas and community outreach events.

This growth presents opportunities, requiring strategic leadership and expertise in event management to ensure the success and impact of our events portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Manager of Events will be a key leader within the organization, driving the strategic direction and successful execution of Room to Grow’s events portfolio.

The Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive event strategies that align with organizational goals and will oversee all aspects of event management, including budgeting, logistics, committee and vendor management, and attendee engagement. A successful candidate will be an experienced events professional with a proven track record of planning and executing a wide range of successful events. The ideal candidate will be strategic and forward-thinking, able to develop innovative event strategies that drive engagement and fundraising.

They will possess strong leadership skills and demonstrate exceptional project management abilities. This position would be an ideal opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial, and tenacious individual looking to take on a significant leadership role. This is a full-time hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in person at one of our Room to Grow locations. Candidates in New York are preferred, candidates in Boston will be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications, develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.
Define event goals, target audiences, themes, and formats, and develop strategies to maximize the impact and effectiveness of events.
Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, scheduling, and on-site coordination.
Ensure that events are well-organized, engaging, and successful in achieving their objectives.
Develop event budgets in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial guidelines.
Monitor expenses and revenue, track budget performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to maximize event potential.
Support the development of event fundraising strategies, identifying sponsorship opportunities, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors, and coordinating fundraising activities before, during, and after events.
Manage event committees composed of staff, volunteers, board members, and other key stakeholders.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to committee members, coordinate committee meetings, and facilitate collaboration to ensure the successful planning and execution of events.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key event stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and community members.

Requirements

A passion for the mission, vision, and core values of Room to Grow.
5+ years experience in event planning and management; background in nonprofit or mission-driven companies preferred but not required.
Proven track record of successfully planning and executing a wide range of events, from small-scale gatherings to large-scale galas.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative event strategies that drive engagement and support organizational goals.
Budget management experience, with the ability to develop and manage event budgets of varying sizes.
Proficiency in event management software and tools, such as event registration platforms and CRM systems.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.
Ability to travel within the US (5-10%).

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$80,000-$90,000/year

How to Apply for this Job

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About the Organization

Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision that one day all parents will have the resources they need to unlock their families’ potential and become champions for babies and their community. Its mission is to offer structured parent support, material goods, and community connections to support parents as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start. Room to Grow was founded in New York in 1998 and expanded to Boston in 2005, currently partnering with over 1,500 families with an annual budget of $5M and a team of 45 passionate and dedicated staff members.

Room to Grow uses a two-generation, preventative, and strengths-based approach to engage families. Through its unique program, parents and caregivers partner with program staff to develop strategies to support their child's development, select the material items that their child needs, and connect with community resources that can expand their support network. Room to Grow program staff work alongside parents and caregivers as they build upon their existing skill sets and parenting styles and promote the well-being of their children and family.

As an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented organization, Room to Grow is in an exciting period of development as it continues to expand its reach and impact in Boston and New York and potential future locations. In 2020, Room to Grow adapted and digitized parts of its model to continue supporting families during COVID-19, and it will continue to leverage best practices and resources to support low-income communities as circumstances evolve.

The Room to Grow Core Values

Our core values apply to working with each other, our families, partners, donors, and other collaborators.

Integrity: Consistently conduct business in a way that is accountable, authentic, transparent, honest, and ethical.
Respect: Treat people equally and with compassion. Value differences and affirm the dignity, potential, and contribution of all staff, partners, clients, volunteers, and the public.
Growth: Challenges are a learning opportunity. We cultivate an environment that promotes ongoing education, coaching, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Collaboration: Our mission depends on the quality of our relationships and linkages cross-regionally, cross-departmentally, and with community partners and collaborators. We work together to support our individual and collective goals.
Community: The health of our organization relies on supportive interactions within our community, built on shared beliefs in responsibility, generosity, enthusiasm, humility, and levity.
Inclusion: An open-minded, inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, creativity, and empowerment in everything we do.

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