Sr. Manager, Events - Boston

Greentown Labs is a prominent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating innovation in climatetech for the benefit of the planet, people, and prosperity. As the world's largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, Greentown Labs plays a crucial role in catalyzing ecosystems by providing entrepreneurs with mission-critical access to laboratories, specialized equipment, customers, capital funding, top-tier talent, community support, and comprehensive resources essential for both business and leadership growth. Since its establishment in 2011, Greentown has become home to over 250 startups and has supported more than 675 companies. These startups have demonstrated an impressive survival rate of 88 percent and have collectively created more than 16,600 jobs while raising over $12.5 billion in funding, underscoring the significant impact Greentown Labs has had in the climatetech and energy sectors. Currently, the organization is evolving into a new phase of growth, focused on strengthening its platform, expanding its global reach, and building more structured, scalable solutions to serve its two primary customer bases: startups and corporate partners. For more detailed information about Greentown Labs, potential candidates and interested parties can visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow the organization on LinkedIn.

The Sr. Events Manager position at Greentown Labs is a cross-functional role reporting directly to the Director of Startup Experience and Events. This role is responsible for leading the project management and execution of the event strategy at Greentown's Boston location. The role requires a highly collaborative and dynamic individual who can work seamlessly across multiple teams within Greentown Labs to develop high-quality programming that aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. The focus of this role is on creating event experiences that bring together diverse stakeholders to act on climate change effectively. The Sr. Events Manager will coordinate with colleagues, startups, corporate partners, industry leaders, executives, investors, and more to ensure that the event experience is best-in-class and meets the highest standards. Key responsibilities include executing Greentown Boston’s event strategy and calendar, developing programming themes, conducting speaker outreach, session development, and strategic scheduling. The individual will also manage event budgeting, revenue tracking, data management, and performance analysis to continually refine and enhance the event strategy. Moreover, this position entails overseeing third-party events, sponsorships, and paid tours, encompassing pricing, positioning, contract development, and stakeholder engagement. This manager will drive all aspects of event planning, project management, logistics, and execution, including vendor coordination, catering, signage, space setup, onsite operations, registration platforms, Zoom management, and post-event processes. Greentown Labs offers a hybrid work environment with an expectation for the manager to be on-site in Somerville, MA, at least three days a week. The compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Greentown Labs is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity, encouraging candidates from varied backgrounds to apply. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, growth-focused workplace environment, making this a highly attractive opportunity for an experienced events professional passionate about climatetech and community-building.