Events, Education, and Partnerships Manager- GameTime

GameTime is a national leader in designing and creating outdoor recreation spaces that foster community connection through play, movement, and interaction. With a comprehensive portfolio supporting parks, schools, municipalities, and organizations across the United States, GameTime specializes in innovative playgrounds, outdoor fitness installations, site amenities, and various recreation solutions. The company is deeply committed to the philosophy that play is fundamental to building healthier, more vibrant communities. Their work touches millions by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children, families, and communities can come together to connect, grow, and thrive.

As an organization, GameTime values collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work, consistently pushing the boundaries of outdoor recreation design and execution. The culture promotes a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset that empowers employees to take ownership of their projects and make lasting impacts. The company is committed to fostering partnerships with mission-aligned groups to promote inclusion, accessibility, youth development, and overall community health. This approach extends beyond product offerings and into how the business operates at every level.

The role of Events, Education, and Partnerships Manager is a pivotal position within GameTime's team, focused on elevating the brand through strategic event management, educational programming, sales enablement, and meaningful partner relations. This full-time role involves comprehensive planning and management of national and regional trade shows, educational conferences, customer training sessions, sales presentations, and industry partnerships. The manager will serve as a critical bridge among internal departments including marketing, sales, product, education, and customer engagement, ensuring cohesive and impactful event and partnership experiences.

This position requires a detail-oriented and highly collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is not only an expert event planner but also a doer, problem solver, content creator, and relationship builder. They are entrusted with designing memorable, mission-driven experiences that reinforce GameTime’s brand values and engage diverse audiences effectively. Their responsibilities include managing logistics such as timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, staffing, and post-event evaluation.

Beyond coordination, the role involves curating compelling educational content and sales enablement resources. The manager partners closely with subject matter experts and sales leadership to create polished presentations, training materials, and marketing tools that support business development. They will utilize data-driven insights and market research to enrich these materials and ensure they are audience-focused and aligned with GameTime’s branding.

In addition, the manager will support and grow strategic partnerships that align with GameTime’s mission to advance inclusive play and community wellness. This includes nurturing relationships with industry associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and advocacy groups. The manager will facilitate partnership activations, communication, and collaborative initiatives designed to amplify the brand’s leadership in recreation and community health.

Overall, this position is ideal for a creative, organized professional who is passionate about play and recreation and eager to contribute to a mission-driven company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through outdoor experiences. They will be a vital part of ensuring GameTime’s presence and impact are consistently strong across events, educational programs, and partnerships nationwide.