Position: Event Manager job
About: Waverley Street Foundation is dedicated to turning imagination into reality by investing in community-led programs focused on growing better food, preserving farmland, achieving cleaner and more affordable energy, building smarter businesses, and cultivating a healing planet. With a commitment to representation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, WSF drives lasting change through strategic funding of renewable energy and regenerative agriculture programs. Unlike traditional philanthropic organizations, WSF is spending down its assets of approximately $3 billion over the next decade to support innovative solutions for the climate crisis and create a better future for humanity. The foundation operates with an entrepreneurial and innovative grantmaking approach, collaborating closely with field experts and advisors to address global climate change effectively.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field; 5+ years of experience in event planning and management, preferably in the nonprofit or philanthropy sector; proven track record of organizing successful events and managing grantee relations; strong budget management and financial planning skills; exceptional project management and organizational abilities with keen attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders; ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines; proficiency in event management software, databases, and relevant tools; experience working in the philanthropy or nonprofit sector preferred
Benefits: health insurance, flexible work schedule, employee training and development opportunities, competitive salary
