Convenings Analyst, Obama Presidential Center
About The Position
At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action. Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community. We are deeply committed to creating an actively anti-racist organization, leveraging our global reach to combat systemic racism and inequity wherever it exists.Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here. Purpose of the Role The Convenings Analyst, OPC will work closely with the Convenings Senior Director to ensure the seamless design, management, and execution of high-caliber OPC convenings, aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values. This role will support the larger OPC Convenings team in end-to-end convening process building and production, including cross-team project management, OPC facilities coordination, vendor management, logistics, and attendee experience. As the Convenings Analyst, OPC you’ll be reporting directly to the Senior Director of Convenings.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in event planning, project management, or a related field (internships, part-time roles, or volunteer experience count).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving situations.
- This role will be based onsite at the Obama Presidential Center, with routine evening and weekend hours required.
- The role involves considerable physical mobility throughout the Obama Presidential Center’s 19 acre campus, both indoors and outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent), and ticketing systems (e.g., Ticketure) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Convenings Senior Director in overall operation management of the Convenings team, including scheduling and refining operational processes for the OPC ahead of its opening in summer 2026.
- Support the Convenings team in all aspects of assigned OPC convenings, including event goal setting, budget management, scheduling, and coordination of Foundation teams, OPC facilities teams, OPC teams, and logistics.
- Oversee onsite execution, ensuring all operational needs are met, and manage key event elements such as security, registration, attendee communications, speaker coordination, and accessibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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