Senior Events Manager

United Way•Los Angeles, CA

69d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, housing, education equity, and creating pathways to long-term prosperity . For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all. Our Marketing & Engagement department advances United Way's mission by connecting our mission to the key constituents, donors and partners who help drive awareness, action, giving, volunteerism and advocacy. We bring the organization's vision for community change to life by creating engaging content, events, communications and experiences that grab the attention of our partners, donors, neighbors, and challengers alike. We are inviting high-performing, detail-oriented event leaders with a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire community engagement and philanthropic giving to apply for our Senior Events Manager role. In this role, you'll drive the success of United Way's signature events by increasing participation and net revenue while delivering exceptional, mission-centered experiences that connect donors, partners, and the community. You will have the unique opportunity to shape United Way's flagship moments , bringing people together across Los Angeles County and activating the power of community to advance our mission in powerful, memorable ways.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in event management, strategic communications, brand and audience strategy, advertising, promotions, or marketing is required
You enjoy a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work styles and are able to work from our DTLA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
You are able to provide documentation of your status as fully vaccinated with primary series of COVID-19 vaccine upon being hired.
You understand the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
You understand that events don't always stick to a 9-5 schedule, so you're ready to flex hours and travel throughout Los Angeles County as needed to make each one a success.
You bring strong event production skills to every project, turning an empty venue into an unforgettable experience through flawless logistics and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

You make project management look easy keeping timelines tight, budgets balanced, and big ideas organized from kickoff to curtain call.
Your strength in developing project work plans ensures every moving part from logistics to follow-up runs on schedule and with purpose.
You adapt gracefully when things don't go as planned, keeping calm, resourceful, and always solution oriented .
You know how to build a plane while you fly it and thrive in the face of ambiguous situations.
Your sharp attention to detail ensures every checklist item, design element, and guest experience meets the highest standard.
Your natural collaboration skills make you a trusted partner who can rally cross-functional teams and vendors toward a shared vision.
You demonstrate exceptional communication skills that are clear, confident, and professional in every interaction with sponsors, partners, and guests.
You maintain a results-driven approach, proud to see your work increase attendance, revenue, and enthusiasm year after year.
You pair budget management discipline with creative problem-solving to boost ROI, generate savings, and deliver events that overperform expectations.
You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and all its essential programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Event Execution
Collaboration
Project Plan Development
Actionable Workplans
Medium Scale Event Execution
Event Support
Mission/Brand Alignment
Partnerships & Sponsorships
Support the development team (Strategic Partnerships) to ensure timely design and execution of needed fundraising and sponsorship assets.
Ensure execution of visibility opportunities for sponsors and partners through tailored event activations.
Develop and maintain plans and timelines for delivering on sponsorship deliverables, recognition and activations Project & Calendar Management
Maintain a comprehensive annual event calendar, ensuring coordinated execution across multiple programs.
Oversee staff, vendors, logistics, contracts, budgets, and timelines for assigned community and donor events.
Collaborate across departments to execute event strategy with fundraising, marketing, and programmatic goals in mind. Donor & Volunteer Engagement
Contribute to the development and plan events that advance donor pipelines and steward existing donors
Help ensure outstanding event experiences for donors and volunteers through solid planning and execution
Ensure fulfillment of event recognition opportunities for individual and corporate donors and partners Marketing & Communications
Partner with department colleagues to ensure timely production of supporting event promotions, collateral, digital campaigns, and media opportunities.
Track events against plans and objectives to ensure events build brand awareness, deliver key messages to target audiences and highlight organizational impact.