Event Sponsorship Operations Manager

Freelancingforgood; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Event Sponsorship Operations Manager to facilitate sponsorship fulfillment for the Global Digital Health Forum. This remote role requires on-site presence in Nairobi, Kenya during the event and involves ensuring sponsors receive excellent service. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business development or client services.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, in-person events.
• Experience with virtual or hybrid events is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsorship fulfillment and operations for GDHF.
• Coordinate sponsor logistics and ensure high-quality service.
• Provide on-site support at GDHF in Nairobi, Kenya.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client service skills

Project management

Tools

Monday.com

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

TechChange is looking for an Event Sponsorship Operations Manager.

Overview:

• Part-time, freelance opportunity
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote); on-site presence at Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi, Kenya mandatory
• Salary: $40 per hour
• Applications closing: until filled

Project Description

This position supports the successful execution of the Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF) by managing critical aspects of sponsorship fulfillment and operations. The role encompasses both pre-event and on-site responsibilities, ensuring that sponsors receive high-quality service and deliverables aligned with their support tier. The scope includes coordinating sponsor logistics, session planning, marketing assets, invoicing, and post-event engagement.

A key component of this role is on-site presence at GDHF in Nairobi, Kenya, where the individual will manage the show flow in the main room and provide direct support to sponsors.

Ideal for an organised, detail-oriented professional, this position plays a vital role in delivering a seamless experience for GDHF sponsors and contributing to the forum’s financial and operational success.

Workstream overview

This scope of work outlines the tasks and estimated hours associated with GDHF Sponsorship Fulfillment and Sponsorship Operations, totalling 270 hours.

Sales Operations

This workstream supports the sponsorship sales cycle by developing templated agreements, facilitating contract execution, and ensuring timely invoicing to sponsors for streamlined revenue operations.

Sponsorship Fulfillment

Pre-event, this workstream includes coordinating sponsor assets (like logos and ticket codes), managing session logistics, and ensuring alignment with the events team to prepare a seamless sponsor experience.

On-site*, it involves direct sponsor support, coordination of exhibition booths, interviews, and main stage show flow to ensure sponsor visibility and satisfaction throughout the event.

Post-event, the focus shifts to closing out payments, sharing recordings and tailored reports, and maintaining sponsor engagement through thoughtful follow-up and content dissemination.

*in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec 1-5, with prep day on Dec 2 and live event days on Dec 3-5.

Role Requirements

• 5 years of experience in business development, client services, customer success, or a related field, ideally working with clients in the nonprofit, social impact, or global health sectors.
• Demonstrated success in a client-facing role in at least 2 large-scale, in-person events.
• Exceptional client-facing/customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g.,Monday.com, Excel/Google Sheets).
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support workflow automation.
• Experience working with virtual or hybrid events preferred.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form as soon as possible.