Events Manager

ReFED-posted 2 months ago
$95,000 - $105,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
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The Events Manager, working remotely and reporting to ReFED’s Director of Community Engagement, will be responsible for leading overall project management, operational planning, and execution for ReFED’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit. The Manager will also be responsible for developing and overseeing a cohesive event strategy for ReFED’s virtual and in-person events, including Food Waste Action Network (FWAN) events, webinars, Food Waste Funder Circle (FWFC) events, current and potential funder events, and more. Total responsibilities will span approximately one large ~750-person event, 3-5 smaller in-person events, and multiple webinars each year. The Manager will be working closely with ReFED’s programmatic, communications, development, and operations teams, as well as managing external contractors and vendors to coordinate and lead some of these events.

  • Execute ReFED’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit, including operational logistics and vendor management.
  • Manage internal administrative and cross-functional support and external contractors and vendors to fulfill Summit and other event logistics needs.
  • Manage all aspects of sourcing, contracting, and coordinating with the Summit venue on event logistics.
  • Work with the Manager of Development to execute Summit sponsor benefits and logistics.
  • Engage with the ReFED team and key stakeholders to determine strategy, principles and goals for ReFED events.
  • Create and manage organization-wide strategy, processes, tools, and resources to support event planning, production, retrospectives, and impact tracking.
  • Support the development and lead technical execution of FWAN, FWFC, and other programmatic events.
  • Support ReFED team and external partners in executing project-specific events.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated event planning or event management experience.
  • Experience running large-scale educational conferences or summits with 500-1,000 attendees.
  • Strong capabilities in budget and vendor management.
  • Exceptionally detail- and results-oriented with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong professional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Commitment to hosting low-waste, sustainable events.
  • Proficiency with G Suite, MS Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, and database management.
  • Food industry experience.
  • General understanding of food waste and its connection to climate change.
  • Working knowledge of food systems and sustainability.
  • 100% employee and 50% dependent premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Participation in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities, including an annual budget and the option to participate in ReFED's mentor program.
  • 18 paid vacation days annually.
  • 10 paid sick days annually.
  • Early closure in July and August for Summer Fridays.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Approximately 13 paid company holidays annually.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage and term life insurance.
  • A flexible work environment with the option to work from home or a co-working space.
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