Events Manager (National)

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director of Events, the Events Manager will be part of a centralized shared services team to support both internal and external events for Year Up United that advance the visibility of Year Up United and our mission. This person will not only work closely with their Marketing & Events colleagues but also collaborate cross-functionally to manage strategic events that further the Organization’s mission and goals.

In keeping with Year Up United’s values, the Events Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as an affiliate coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Management and Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage and execute a portfolio of strategic events in collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups across the Organization.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Events and Event Managers on various initiatives, events, and projects, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
• Manage budget and expenses, RAPID and MOCHA responsibilities, project management, and reporting for each assigned event, ensuring efficiency and accountability for the event’s success.
• Generate income/expense reporting, post-event reconciliations, and key metric/ROI reports for each assigned event.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success against objectives and prepare reports for review by direct management and senior leadership.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standardized tools and processes that promote efficiency, control costs, and maximize ROI for all events at Year Up United.
• Serve internal client teams through collaboration and influencing skills to ensure seamless and successful event delivery.
• Fulfill additional event or team-related responsibilities as required.

National Team Member

• Foster a culture of belonging at the organization; actively participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Contribute to organizational impact goals by delivering quality events that empower internal teams, drive revenue, and engage partners and donors across the full Year Up United portfolio.
• Interact with students as an affiliate coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of successful event planning and production experience including vendor management, venue selection, and invitation systems with nonprofit organizations.
• Track record in developing and delivering successful events that contributed to the achievement of set goals and the organization’s mission.
• Strong project management skills coordinating multiple stakeholders and tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to budget and data detail.
• Exceptional customer service skills with excellent follow-up and follow-through.
• Proven ability to create and effectively communicate well-organized plans, establishing accountability for their success.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, use discretion and diplomacy, follow-through, and ensure objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Experience with information systems and databases, and ability to ensure that all event data (attendees, volunteers, media, etc.) is appropriately tracked and managed.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite and Cvent experience is a plus.
• Development/fundraising and corporate engagement experience is a plus.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at one time.
• Flexibility with work schedule, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel as necessary (heaviest during Spring and Fall seasons).
• A passion for working with young adults, a belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United.
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers.

Salary

$68,700 - $78,000

Compensation & Benefits

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year).

This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis).

Organization Description

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakeable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

Commitment To Diversity

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity:

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

To Apply

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.