Manager, Network Events and Experience

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a leading national education organization in their search for a Manager, Network Events and Experience. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Network Events and Experience. You'll play a critical role in planning and executing high-impact events that support educators and school leaders across the country.

The ideal candidate is passionate about education, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be responsible for achieving a 90% satisfaction rate on event logistics while ensuring all programs are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Program Design Partnership

• Lead the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events and professional learning programs
• Collaborate with programming directors to co-create annual strategy and goals for cohort-specific learning experiences
• Develop detailed project plans aligned with programming objectives
• Set agendas and facilitate planning meetings to identify gaps and ensure cohesion across workstreams
• Provide thought partnership to session designers and hold stakeholders accountable to timelines

Event Operations, Logistics & Communications

• Manage all aspects of event logistics including set-up, registration, session execution, on-site support, off-site activities, and event break-down
• Manage virtual programming components such as webinars and conference calls
• Lead communications for each event, including agendas, logistical details, participant communications, and supporting documents
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors (hotels, catering, transportation) to support program requirements
• Review, edit, and produce high-quality event materials; print, pack, and ship materials as needed

Budget, Evaluation & Knowledge Management

• Lead financial planning and monitoring including budget setting, expense tracking, invoice coding, and contract processing
• Create and distribute post-event evaluations and surveys
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to generate insights for program improvement
• Participate in after-action reviews and support team learning
• Maintain systems for internal knowledge and resource management

What We're Looking For

Required Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience managing in-person and/or virtual events
• Strong project management experience with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency with Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, Cvent, Zoom, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Key Competencies

• Mission-driven with passion for K-12 education
• Self-management: demonstrated record of setting ambitious goals and driving toward desired outcomes
• Collaboration: leads successful stakeholder management and builds trusting relationships
• Work management: effectively drives work through clear action planning and manages competing priorities
• Problem-solving: generates solutions proactively and anticipates risks
• Professional finesse to handle the needs of high-profile facilitators and diverse attendees

Work Conditions

• Travel required up to 30%
• May require occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) or physical setup of materials and equipment
• Some evening or weekend work required for events, conferences, or special projects
• Flexibility in scheduling expected to meet programmatic needs outside standard business hours
• Remote work available; offices located in NYC and Chicago

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, here's what happens:

• You submit your application on our platform at getajob.ai
• Our recruiting team conducts an initial screening to understand your background and goals
• We prepare and submit your profile to our client organization
• We coordinate interviews and provide guidance throughout the process
• Please do not contact the client directly; all communication flows through Get A Job.ai

Pay

Our client has indicated a salary range of $83,200 - $99,000 for this position. Actual compensation will be based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and relevant experience.

The organization provides excellent benefits including 25 holidays plus 18 flexible PTO days (increasing with tenure), 100% paid parental leave, 100% coverage of employee medical/dental/vision premiums (75% for family), wellness benefits, 401K with 4% match, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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