Dismantling the prison industrial complex
Events Manager
Location
New York
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$92K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Events Manager
Worth Rises
• Plan and execute the organization’s 10-year gala, coordinating with our event management and creative design firms to deliver a high-quality event experience for approximately 500 guests and development staff to meet our fundraising goals. • Plan and execute 12 book talk events with a minimum of 50 attendees each to specifically support curriculum placement, including outreach to academic and institutional partners. • Plan and execute three film screenings of The Alabama Solution with high-value targets in finance and policy, driving key decisions. • Plan and execute our annual staff and board retreat and three department retreats. • Plan and execute three direct actions to support the organization’s advocacy goals. • Work with the Chief Narrative Officer to develop and execute a plan, from start-to-finish, for the organization’s calendar of events. • Own end-to-end planning and execution of all Worth Rises events, including galas, retreats, book talks, film screenings, webinars, press conferences, direct actions, and other organizational events. • Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, run-of-show, and participant engagement. • Liaise with and manage venues, vendors, and others in the event planning process. • Coordinate cross-functionally with other organizational teams on event promotion and logistics, including permitting, materials, and partner and press coordination. • Proactively identify and pitch new event and conference opportunities, thinking creatively about how Worth Rises can shows up across formats, audiences, and moments. • Build and maintain the organization's events infrastructure, including a database of past and prospective venues, vendors, speakers, and best practices. • Track event performance and produce post-event reports with learnings and recommendations.
Job Requirements
- At least five years of event planning and management experience, spanning large-scale events (i.e., galas, conferences), public-facing activations (i.e., press conferences, direct actions), and virtual formats (i.e., webinars, panels).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously across different timelines.
- Experience managing vendors, venues, and budgets.
- Comfort working in fast-moving environments where plans change quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with dignity and care with directly impacted people and communities, and fluency navigating sensitive topics with discretion and respect.
- Willingness to travel as necessary for event management.
- Genuine commitment to our organizational values: act with integrity, focus on impact, deliver excellence, get it done, and operate with intellectual curiosity.
Benefits
- Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus a one-time reimbursement of up to $5,000 for family planning expenses.
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation, 10 days of personal/sick leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, 11 paid holidays, and winter break.
- Retirement: Mission-aligned 401(k) plan divested from the prison industry with a 4% employer match.
- Professional Development: Annual budget for professional development.
- Wellness: Monthly reimbursement of up to $50 for personal wellness expenses.
- Workplace: Annual stipend for remote work or community office space, plus a $75 monthly technology stipend.
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Tradeshow Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Innovative MedicineAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Role Description We are searching for the best talent for Tradeshow Specialist. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. This is a remote role available in all states within the United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Tradeshow Specialist to support the planning and execution of national conferences and customer-facing events for the Heart Recovery (Impella) business. You will be responsible for: - Manage end-to-end tradeshow logistics: exhibit design coordination, shipping, drayage, on-site setup/tear-down, and post-event reconciliation. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders (marketing, sales, technical teams) and external vendors (exhibit houses, AV, decorators, freight) to deliver events on schedule and within budget. - Serve as on-site show lead when required, supervising booth staff, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring brand standards and safety protocols are met. - Work with marketing to develop exhibit collateral, booth messaging, demos, and lead capture processes. - Execute pre-show planning: staffing schedules, attendee outreach support, exhibit floor plan approvals, shipping manifests, and floor plan logistics. - Track event budgets, approve vendor invoices, and produce post-event cost reconciliations and ROI analyses. - Capture and manage leads: ensure lead-capture systems are configured, data is collected accurately, and leads are distributed to sales or follow-up teams. - Prepare post-event reports including metrics (leads, meetings, demo attendees), qualitative learnings, and recommendations for improvement. - Maintain and manage tradeshow inventory: booth assets, AV equipment, promo items, and signage. - Keep updated on industry trends, new tradeshow technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the attendee experience. Qualifications - Minimum of 4 years of work experience with 4 years experience delivering trade shows, corporate events, or experiential marketing programs. - Proven track record managing logistics, vendor relationships, and on-site show execution. - Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent events. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating across cross-functional teams. - Proficiency with event software and lead capture tools (e.g., exhibitor apps, lead scanners, CRMs) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, travel frequently during event season. - Valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically / internationally as required. Requirements - Experience working with exhibit houses and managing booth builds. - Background in marketing or B2B events for healthcare, technology, or manufacturing. - Familiarity with budget tracking and event ROI analysis. - Certifications in event management or project management (e.g., CMP, PMP) a plus. - Experience with virtual/hybrid event platforms and digital lead capture integration. Benefits - Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year. - Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year. - Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year. - Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. - Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child. - Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year. - Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period. - Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year. - Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.
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