Executive Engagement Manager

River Partners•Chico, CA

5d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Executive Engagements Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing River Partners’ mission by planning, executing, and supporting high-level organizational and fundraising events and Board of Directors functions. This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and project management to engage with a range of large corporations, private foundations, individual donors, and other audiences critical for advancing the organization’s impact, as well as River Partners’ growing Board of Directors. The Executive Engagements Manager will partner directly with River Partners’ President to manage board relations, including coordinating board meetings, schedules, materials-development, off-site events, and administrative support. The successful candidate will excel at managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines, while ensuring seamless execution and outstanding experiences for all stakeholders.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with board members, donors, executives, and other prominent stakeholders.
Highly detail-oriented with proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated success coordinating professional events for corporate, foundation, and philanthropic audiences.
Calm and professional under pressure; able to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, CRM or donor databases, web-based content-management systems, communications platforms such as Constant Contact for direct audience outreach.
Commitment to River Partners’ mission and values.
Bachelor’s degree in event management, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in event planning, project management, or executive/board support roles.
Experience coordinating events of a range of sizes for high-level stakeholders, including corporations and board members.
Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects with precision and success.
Based in Chico, Sacramento, or the Bay Area, with the ability to travel to River Partners offices, board meetings, and event locations throughout the state as needed.
Driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute organizational events engaging corporate, foundation, board of directors and individual supporters.
Manage logistics for site tours, cultivation events, briefings, and other high-profile gatherings, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
Partner with River Partners’ Communications and Advancement teams to produce compelling event materials and messaging aligned with organizational priorities.
Anticipate challenges and troubleshoot in real time to ensure events run seamlessly.
Work directly with the President to plan and coordinate meetings of the Board of Directors, including logistics, schedules, meeting materials, catering, and off-site venues.
Support multiple board subcommittees (Finance, Advancement, Governance, etc.), often monthly or quarterly, including scheduling, materials, minutes.
Manage preparation and timely distribution of comprehensive board packets (often 30+ pages), agendas, presentations, and follow-up materials.
Partner with the President to oversee board governance logistics, scheduling, and communications.
Serve as a primary point of contact for board members and their staff regarding meeting details, travel, and scheduling needs.
Develop and manage detailed project plans for events and board activities, including timelines, deliverables, budgets, and evaluation.
Coordinate across River Partners teams to align staff, leadership, and partner contributions to events and board-related activities, including maintaining centralized calendars to help coordinate activities across multiple internal teams
Track expenses, contracts, and deliverables to ensure financial and operational accountability.
Maintain meticulous records and systems for scheduling, board materials, and event management.