Program Events and Digital Engagement Manager

The Rita Allen Foundation; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rita Allen Foundation seeks a Program Events and Digital Engagement Manager to craft exceptional experiences for our civic science network across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. You will coordinate partnerships and events while building a vibrant online community that connects practitioners, funders, and researchers nationwide.

This role blends event production excellence with proactive digital community building, reporting to the Strategic Engagement lead and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Experienced program events and digital engagement professional.
• Ability to manage events and online communities across formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
• Strong coordination with partners, funders, and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Produce exceptional experiences for our civic science network across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Manage approximately 20-25 events and programs annually.
• Coordinate Foundation partner retreats and execute engaging virtual programs.
• Steward digital platforms that connect civic science practitioners, funders, and researchers nationally.

Job description

Program Events and Digital Engagement Manager

We are seeking an experienced program events and digital engagement manager to produce exceptional experiences for our civic science network across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. This role manages approximately 20-25 events and programs annually while building a vibrant online community between gatherings. You'll coordinate Foundation partner retreats, execute engaging virtual programs, and steward digital platforms that connect civic science practitioners, funders, and researchers nationally.

This position combines event production excellence with digital community building—ensuring seamless participant experiences whether people are gathering in Princeton, joining from across the country via Zoom, or engaging asynchronously through our online platforms. Reporting to the Strategic Engagement lead and working closely with our President, our highly collaborative team, and philanthropic partners, this role will be central to our efforts to support innovative leaders and advance a culture of civic science.