Events and Engagement Manager

United Way Worldwide • Fort Collins, CO

253d • $56,000 - $58,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Events and Engagement Manager plays a key strategic role in advancing United Way's broader donor and community engagement goals through inclusive, mission-aligned events. This position leads the planning and execution of both external and internal events, ensuring they reflect organizational values, elevate community voice, and create meaningful experiences for diverse constituencies. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including fundraising, communications and community impact—the Events and Engagement Manager ensures each event is designed with its intended audience in mind and aligned with the strategic goals of each department. In addition to public-facing event leadership, this role supports internal culture-building through staff engagement events and recognition moments. The Events and Engagement Manager also leads marketing for events in coordination with the Marketing Manager, ensuring brand consistency, inclusive messaging, and broad community reach. Rooted in collaboration and strategic execution, this role balances big-picture alignment with exceptional attention to logistical detail—ensuring events are impactful, accessible, and reflective of United Way's commitment to community.

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing events, ideally in nonprofit, community engagement, fundraising, or mission-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, timelines, vendors, and priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• Clear, responsive communicator with experience coordinating across departments and with external partners, vendors, and attendees.
• Familiarity with promotional planning and messaging; able to work in partnership with a marketing/communications team.
• Commitment to creating accessible, welcoming, and culturally responsive event experiences.
• Experience supervising interns, volunteers, or small teams during events or project-based work.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, vendors, and collaborators.
• Comfort with project management tools, event platforms, registration systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to stay flexible, adjust plans, and troubleshoot quickly during live event environments.
• Passion for United Way's mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grassroots organizing, volunteer coordination, and community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of internal and external events—from concept through follow-up.
• Manage all logistics including registration, communications, staffing, accessibility, and on-site coordination.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure events are tailored to the intended audience and aligned with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager to promote events through branded, inclusive messaging and materials.
• Partner with development and engagement staff to embed storytelling, donor recognition, and impact moments into events.
• Plan and manage internal events that celebrate staff and partners within community hubs.
• Secure and manage relationships with venues, sponsors, and service providers.
• Direct and support interns and volunteers assisting with event planning and day-of coordination.
• Create and manage event budgets; track attendance, engagement, and feedback.
• Lead debriefs and analysis to assess success, identify areas for improvement, and document lessons learned.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid health benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations