Sr. Events Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution for UWGLA's signature events, including WalkUnitedLA, from venue and vendor selection through run-of-show and staffing
• Own end-to-end planning and execution for 10-20 additional donor, corporate, employee, and community engagement activations annually — venue, vendors, budget, run-of-show, and staffing — designed to cultivate donors, strengthen community ties, and advance brand positioning
• Manage logistics and day-of execution for donor events led by Development, ensuring seamless handoff between strategy and production
• Create and maintain task lists, checklists, and timelines for each assigned event, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Implement branding and messaging details (signage, collateral, run-of-show scripting) so each event consistently reflects UWGLA's mission and values
• Design and produce tiered sponsorship assets and benefit packages (signage, program recognition, VIP access, speaking slots) as a sellable menu for Development's tiered corporate engagement model
• Package post-event assets (photos, recap content, impact moments) for donor communications
• Execute sponsor and partner visibility opportunities through tailored on-site activations
• Ensure fulfillment of event recognition opportunities for individual and corporate donors and partners
• Maintain a comprehensive annual event calendar spanning donor, corporate, employee, and community events, ensuring coordinated execution across programs
• Oversee staff, vendors, contracts, budgets, and timelines for all assigned community and donor events
• Collaborate across Development, Marketing, and Program staff to align event execution with fundraising, marketing, and programmatic goals
• 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
• Maintain a consistent visual identity and messaging framework across all event collateral
• Team Management & Development
• Mentor and coach event staff to grow skillsets, support individual professional development goals, and inspire team members to both lead and follow
• Provide direct but respectful constructive feedback in real-time and during formal review periods to elevate team performance, maintain accountability, and reach goals

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum 3 years’ experience directly supervising and coaching in-house direct reports required

Skills

• 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, Thursdays, and additional days as needed
• 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 are curious about emerging technology and artificial intelligence and always looking for practical ways to apply new tools to work smarter and drive greater impact
• 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

How to know if you're a fit

• 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
• You have natural collaboration skills making 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