Sr. Manager, Event Strategy

NeighborWorks as a Company and an Employer

Picture yourself in a collaborative, diverse hybrid environment surrounded by colleagues who challenge, encourage and inspire you to support mission-driven work. This opportunity includes a competitive total rewards package with a 401(k) match of up to 12%, 11 paid holidays, generous leave (including 40 hours of paid volunteer time) and industry-leading benefits. Begin your career with NeighborWorks® America and gain access to our Staff Training and Education Program (STEP), designed to support your continued growth and development. Our benefits are structured to support a balanced, fulfilling life, empowering staff to bring their best selves to work each day.

For over 45 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization known as NeighborWorks America, has worked to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network includes nearly 250 organizations in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks America provides grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and professional learning as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations serve their communities with affordable homes—owned and rented—financial counseling and coaching, resident-led community building and partnerships in health, employment and education.

We are a mission-based organization committed to building a high-performing work culture, guided by the following core values:

• We hold ourselves and each other accountable.

• We act with integrity.

• We lead with curiosity.

• We pursue excellence with courage.

• We respect, honor and celebrate each other.

• We collaborate with purpose.

Work at a Glance: Events expert with strategic vision and meticulous execution.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Event Strategy and Design at NeighborWorks® America is a pivotal leadership role within the Training Division, responsible for the comprehensive management of all facets of meeting planning. Reporting to the Senior Director, Event Strategy and Design, this role oversees the strategic execution of diverse training events, ranging from intimate gatherings of 25 participants to large-scale conferences accommodating over 2,500 attendees. The incumbent will demonstrate adept leadership, applying advanced event strategies to ensure seamless execution and exceptional attendee experiences.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership : Provide visionary leadership in the planning, execution, and evaluation of Training Division events. Develop and implement event strategies tailored to the varying needs of events, including, but not limited to NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI), Community Leadership Institute (CLI), NeighborWorks Executive Symposium (NES), and Group Learning (GL), across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
• Project Management : Drive end-to-end project management, from initial conception through post-event evaluation. Ensure projects are timely, within budget, and of the highest quality standard.
• Event Design and Strategy : Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and execute engaging and impactful event programs. Develop strategies to enhance attendee engagement and knowledge retention.
• Sales and Procurement : Utilize sales acumen to drive event participation and revenue generation. Lead procurement efforts, leveraging legal expertise to negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and service providers.
• Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure events adhere to regulatory requirements and organizational policies. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and crises, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Financial Oversight: Exercise fiscal responsibility in managing event budgets and expenditures. Conduct a thorough financial analysis to optimize resource allocation and maximize Return on Investment and Return on Experience.
• Customer Experience Enhancement: Champion initiatives to enhance the overall attendee experience, from registration through post-event follow-up. Solicit feedback and implement improvemen