Chill Events Manager

Burton • Boston, MA

38d • $65,190 - $81,490 • Remote

About The Position

As the Events Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening Chill’s supporter base by designing and executing strategic events that cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with current and prospective donors. This role will help build a robust pipeline of major donors by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, engagement, and long-term investment in Chill’s mission.
The Events Manager will lead a portfolio of high-impact cultivation and stewardship events including intimate donor dinners, curated experiences, and premium fundraising activations that deepen relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, and emerging prospects.
This role is responsible for end-to-end event strategy, planning, logistics and sponsor integration, ensuring every experience reflects Chill’s brand and mission while advancing donor stewardship priorities and contributing to the organization’s annual revenue goals.

Requirements

• Must have a commitment to Chill’s Mission: to inspire young people through boardsports and build a more equitable outdoor community and embrace Chill Values: Honesty, Equity, Progression, & Fun
• The position is remote, but candidates must live in the United States and travel is required 6-8 times per year.
• 4+ years of related work experience in nonprofit events, fundraising events or high-end event production
• 3+ years donor relations experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-facing or revenue-generating events
• Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts
• Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of related work experience if a 2-year higher education degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
• Experience with CRM systems (Bloomerang or similar)
• Event management platforms
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Suite
• Budget tracking and reporting tools
• Comfort with virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills under deadline pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with a hospitality mindset
• Exceptional time management and ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear and professional communication with donors, corporate partners, board members, and vendors
• Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to lift and transport event materials up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends for events
• All Chill employees must be 18+

Nice To Haves

• Major Gift or Corporate Partnership experience preferred
• Understanding and familiarity with boardsports (snow, skate, surf, SUP) is highly preferred.
• Preference for candidates based in proximity to these cities which Chill operates programs in: Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; or Chill headquarters in Burlington, VT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of a portfolio of high-impact cultivation and stewardship events designed to deepen relationships with existing supporters, introduce prospective donors to Chill, and grow the organization’s major donor pipeline.
• Manage end-to-end event planning and logistics, including venue selection, vendors, program development, run-of-show, volunteer management and onsite execution to deliver exceptional, mission-aligned donor experiences.
• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor contracts to ensure efficient planning and strong return on investment aligned with event goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Development on invitation strategy, storytelling, and post-event stewardship communications that reinforce Chill’s impact and deepen donor relationships.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and key donors to leverage their networks for donor introductions, event attendance, sponsorship opportunities, and meaningful engagement with major donor prospects.
• Solicit sponsorships and in-kind donations that enhance donor events and support fundraising goals.
• Identify, recruit and support high-net-worth individuals and key stakeholders to serve on event committees.
• Collaborate with Development relationship managers to align event strategies with individual donor portfolio goals and fundraising targets, including identifying event hosts and prospects for donor dinners and curated gatherings.
• Lead post-event stewardship efforts, ensuring personalized and timely follow-up with attendees, sponsors, and major donor prospects to deepen engagement and advance relationships.
• Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, and engagement records within the CRM to support coordinated relationship management and pipeline tracking.
• Provide logistical support for development campaigns and special fundraising initiatives as needed.
• Develop and manage event sponsorship opportunities that contribute to financial success of events.
• Prospect and cultivate new corporate partners through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Steward existing sponsors through high-touch engagement, ensuring partners feel meaningfully connected to Chill’s mission and impact.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to integrate their brands authentically into events through curated activations, speaking opportunities, and hospitality experiences.
• Ensure all sponsor benefits and deliverables are executed professionally and in alignment with partnership agreements.
• Travel to event markets 6-8 times annually.
• Support other signature events (e.g., golf tournaments, ride days, partner activations) as needed.
• Contribute to cross-departmental collaboration and organizational culture initiatives.

Benefits

• A paid time off package that includes in the first year 15 days of PTO, up to 16 hours of volunteer time off, up to 4 hours of time off to vote, approximately 12+ holidays per year and 3 floating holidays (these holidays are prorated depending on date of hire – Chill’s fiscal year starts May 1st). In addition, ‘Flex Friday Summer Hours’ which includes 4 hours of Paid Time Off on Friday afternoons between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans partially covered by Burton (with rates that will depend on insurance product selection)
• A 401k retirement savings plan with a 50% match of up to a maximum of 3% and the opportunity to meet with the financial advisors managing retirement accounts at no cost.
• Employer-paid disability & life insurance.
• 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave, dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), partial childcare reimbursement, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Partial Gym Membership, Training or Fitness Purchase Reimbursement.
• Other perks include a flexible working schedule and casual working environment, $450 USD season pass reimbursement to any mountain resort, significant Burton employee discounts on most Burton hard and soft goods, industry pro-deals with Burton and Chill’s partners, and 1 to 2 “Ride Days” annually where all staff has a paid day off to enjoy the outdoors.
• A Chill laptop will be provided for use throughout the duration of employment.
• New staff also receive a Chill branded Burton jacket, snowboard pants (if needed), first layer top, Chill hoodie, beanie, and trucker hat, 2 Chill t-shirts, Chill branded Burton backpack, used Burton snowboard/boots/bindings if available, Anon helmet and goggles if available, and assorted apparel & accessories throughout the year when available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager