Program & Event Manager, Foundation and Community

Point72 • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

We are looking for a Program & Events Manager to join our team who will be based in our Stamford, CT office. You will organize virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, including internal programs, conferences, fundraisers, and off-site team travel. You will work closely with a collaborative and dynamic team, in a growth-oriented, fast-paced environment. You should have excellent project management skills and be able to consistently deliver an exceptional work product that reflects the mission of Point72 and the philanthropic vision of the founders.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of event management experience
• The ability to think innovatively, work independently, and project plan
• Experience with Salesforce and Asana preferred
• Graphic design and experience preparing event materials a plus
• Customer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to stakeholders needs and style
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proactive, highly organized, with keen attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key cities, especially the Greater NYC Metro area
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce and Asana preferred
• Graphic design and experience preparing event materials a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the full life-cycle of Foundation and Community events in-person and in a digital/virtual capacity
• Plan and organize employee engagement programming, such as volunteer events and the speaker series
• Oversee event planning and project management, including creating timelines, run of shows, tracking and managing deliverables, and making sure that all collaborators meet milestones
• Develop and manage budgets and expenses related to events
• Source, negotiate, and manage site selections and manage contracts with venues and suppliers
• Oversee event related registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, merch selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection, and insurance for events
• Maintain detailed records of events and post-event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, and observations for business continuity and future planning
• Collaborate with colleagues and across multiple organizations owned by the founders, including Point72 and the New York Mets
• Manage employee engagement data and track department KPI’s to support organizational reporting for leadership and investors
• Act as a resource and thought partner to Foundation and Community team members on event and project management related topics
• Support ongoing efforts to improve processes and automate manual tasks and propose strategies to make operations more efficient
• Some local and domestic travel (approximately 5-10% annually) is required for site inspections and on-site management of live events

Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees