Manager of HR & Operations

American Bar Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, the American Bar Foundation is a nonprofit, independent international research institute committed to empirical, interdisciplinary research on law, legal institutions, and legal processes.

The ABF offers a rich intellectual community of scholars with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, and staff have ample opportunities to interact with scholars and attend research presentations, such as a weekly Wednesday seminar series.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of up to 50 events annually for ABF Fellows.
• Fellows events include virtual and in-person formats, from receptions to banquets.
• Events are nationwide and aim to generate over $2 million annually for ABF.

Job description

Located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, the American Bar Foundation is a nonprofit, independent international research institute committed to empirical, interdisciplinary research on law, legal institutions, and legal processes. The ABF offers a rich intellectual community of scholars with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, and staff have ample opportunities to interact with scholars and attend research presentations, such as a weekly Wednesday seminar series. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes generous paid time off, health insurance, and retirement.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Fellows Events Manager will be responsible for all aspects related to the planning, coordination, and execution of up to 50 events annually for the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows hold virtual and in-person events, with the live events ranging from small group receptions to formal banquets for up to 200 guests. Events are located throughout the country, and they are part of an overall strategy for the Fellows to generate more than $2 million annually for the ABF.