Community and Events Manager

Foundation for Social Connection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Social Connection is seeking a Community and Events Manager to cultivate a network that addresses social isolation and loneliness. This role involves planning events, managing community engagement programs, and fostering relationships among partners and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in event planning and community management, alongside a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a hybrid work environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in community engagement, event planning, or related fields.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of community engagement strategies.
• Plan and coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
• Collaborate with strategic partners to enhance community programming.

Skills

Community engagement

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Event management platforms

Job description

Community and Events Manager

Position Summary

The Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven Community and Events Manager to cultivate and strengthen our growing network of cross-sector leaders working to advance social connection and address social isolation and loneliness.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the Community and Events Manager will lead the development and execution of strategies that foster meaningful engagement across the Foundation's stakeholder community. This role will oversee virtual and in-person events, manage community-building initiatives, support strategic partnerships, and create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing among members of the social connection ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional organizer, communicator, and connector who is passionate about building inclusive communities and creating experiences that inspire participation, learning, and collective action.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop and implement strategies to grow, engage, and retain F4SC's network of members, partners, supporters, and stakeholders.
• Create and manage community engagement programs, working groups, peer-learning opportunities, and networking initiatives.
• Monitor network needs, feedback, and trends to inform programming and organizational strategy.
• Support onboarding and ongoing engagement of new partners and collaborators.

Events Strategy & Execution

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, including conferences, webinars, workshops, roundtables, and community gatherings.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics plans, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate speakers, moderators, sponsors, vendors, venues, and other event partners.
• Manage event registration platforms, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up activities.
• Evaluate event effectiveness through participant feedback, attendance metrics, and engagement outcomes.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with strategic partners and sponsors to develop and deliver community and event programming.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen strategic relationships that advance the Foundation's mission and visibility.
• Support cross-sector collaboration among stakeholders working to advance social connection.

Communications & Content Support

• Work closely with communications and program teams to promote events, community initiatives, and engagement opportunities.
• Develop content and messaging for newsletters, event materials, community updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Help amplify community stories, successes, and best practices across Foundation channels.

Data, Evaluation & Operations

• Track and analyze network engagement and event performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of participation, partnerships, and event outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and participant experiences.
• Support budget management and reporting related to community and events activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in community engagement, membership management, event planning, stakeholder relations, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success managing virtual and in-person events from concept through execution.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using CRM, event management, and collaboration platforms.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and facilitate meaningful engagement.

Preferred

• Experience working in nonprofit, public health, policy, advocacy, research, or mission-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with issues related to social connection, loneliness, mental health, public health, or community well-being.
• Experience supporting membership organizations, coalitions, or professional networks.
• Knowledge of digital community-building strategies and engagement platforms.

Key Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Community Facilitation
• Event Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration and Partnership Development
• Project Management
• Communication and Storytelling
• Inclusivity and Cultural Competence
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability

Why Join the Foundation for Social Connection?

The Foundation for Social Connection is working to create a more connected society where social connection is recognized as a vital component of health, well-being, and thriving communities. As Community and Events Manager, you will play a central role in bringing together leaders and changemakers across sectors to advance this important mission and drive meaningful impact.

Location: Hybrid (DC) or Remote (ET working hours)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Occasional travel may be required for conferences, convenings, and partner meetings.

Salary Range: $70,000-$78,000