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Role overview

The Event Manager will be an important part of the team, owning the planning and delivery of mission-driven gatherings that help bring the organization’s work to life. This role combines event planning, logistics, volunteer coordination, speaker and corporate partner management, and hands-on event execution. You will work with internal teams, student leaders, donors, and external partners to produce high-quality experiences that support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

About the organization

The organization is a fast-growing nonprofit focused on improving the economic system and developing principled future leaders for the finance industry. Its model centers on helping undergraduates build leadership skills and transition into finance roles where they can drive meaningful systemic change.

Since 2019, the organization has raised more than $12M and reached over 7,000 students across 60+ universities. It is supported by major founding partners and guided by experienced industry leaders who share its long-term mission of stewarding capital with integrity, humility, compassion, and excellence.

Key responsibilities

Lead student-driven planning for 8–10 regional Leadership Symposia each year across the United States, covering venue sourcing, speaker outreach, budgeting, and sponsorship coordination.
Plan and deliver an annual virtual career fair that brings together 20+ partners and thousands of students.
Work with student leaders and outside partners to create engaging agendas and secure senior-level speakers.
Develop detailed run-of-show documents, schedules, and budgets, and ensure seamless execution on event day from setup to breakdown.
Coordinate timelines across functions so that all stakeholders, including Marketing, stay aligned from initial planning through final delivery.
Manage relationships with vendors, venues, and sponsors while negotiating logistics and resolving issues quickly as they arise.
Support fundraising events that bring together senior executives to advance the mission and programs.
Review outcomes after each event, using attendance, satisfaction, and other measures to improve future programming.
Improve and simplify event processes to increase efficiency and support scale.
Coach and energize student volunteers who support Leadership Symposia and local partner events.
Make sure every event reflects the organization’s mission, vision, and values in a strong and visible way.

Impact of the role

This position is expected to raise the quality of events so they become standout gatherings that top finance leaders and investors want to attend and recommend to others. It also involves building repeatable systems and playbooks that allow the organization to expand event volume and quality as it grows, while partnering with senior leadership to broaden impact across the finance industry and more universities.

Qualifications

At least 3–5+ years of experience in corporate and/or nonprofit event planning, ideally with conference experience.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Demonstrated ownership of events of different sizes and complexity from concept through completion.
Strong background in event operations, including venues, vendors, speakers, budgets, and sponsorships.
Excellent attention to detail, strong organization, and clear written and verbal communication.
Comfort using event and project management tools, along with Google Workspace.
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills for handling several projects at once.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, including some nights and weekends, for conferences, fundraising events, and quarterly off-sites in the United States.
Experience working remotely for an extended period and the ability to stay self-directed without constant supervision.
Motivation to thrive on a high-performance team focused on excellence.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Success mindset

Strong commitment to the mission of transforming finance and improving student outcomes.
Belief in developing ethical leaders and in finance as a positive force for society.
Willingness to go beyond a narrow job scope to help move the mission forward.
Hands-on attitude that blends strategic thinking with execution.
Comfort working across many stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.
Preference for teamwork and open discussion rather than working in isolation.
Ability to work independently and hit deadlines without constant direction.
Confidence to question the status quo when needed and fix broken processes.
Readiness to work in a fast-moving, startup-style environment with high expectations.

Preferred experience

Background working with college students and finance professionals.
A network in the finance sector and experience working with global teams.
Comfort using AI-enabled tools such as Claude, Notion, and Gemini.
A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

401(k) matching at 100% of contributions up to 5% of base salary.
Pre-tax reimbursement for healthcare expenses.
Generous paid parental leave.
Unlimited paid time off, plus all federal holidays off.
Quarterly in-person team off-sites.
A high-growth environment designed to support professional development.
A workplace focused on helping team members thrive holistically.

Additional information

The salary for this full-time remote role is $90,000 per year. The company may use AI tools during parts of the hiring process, including resume review, application analysis, response assessment, and checks for inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruiting team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. For questions about data processing, the organization can be contacted directly.

Event Manager