Events & Partnerships Manager (Hybrid)

Midwest Museums; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Central is seeking an Events & Partnerships Manager to grow relationships with businesses, community partners, sponsors, renters, and event guests while leading the planning and execution of events and facility rentals. This role blends relationship-building, event leadership, business development, and hands-on coordination.

You’ll represent Science Central in the community, develop new partnerships, create engaging experiences, and help strengthen the organization’s presence and impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, business, or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in event planning, partnerships, business development, fundraising, hospitality, sales, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills; ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Experience with sponsorship development, facility rentals, sales, nonprofit organizations, or partnerships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, businesses, community organizations, and other partners.
• Identify and pursue new sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and lead events and rentals from start to finish, shaping logistics and guest experience.
• Bring a hospitality touch to fundraising events, board meetings, donor gatherings, focus groups, and staff activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for facility renters and create a welcoming experience.
• Coordinate event logistics, timelines, vendors, staffing, and internal communication.
• Lead staff during events and ensure events run smoothly.
• Look for creative ways to grow rental, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities.
• Work across departments to bring events and partnerships to life.
• Connect renters, sponsors, and community partners with Science Central’s mission and programs.

Skills

Relationship-builder

Organized

Communicator

Initiative

Creative

Collaborative

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, business, or related field

Job description

Science Central is seeking an Events & Partnerships Manager to grow relationships with businesses, community partners, sponsors, renters, and event guests while leading the planning and execution of events and facility rentals. This role blends relationship-building, event leadership, business development, and hands-on coordination.

You’ll represent Science Central in the community, develop new partnerships, create engaging experiences, and help strengthen the organization’s presence and impact