Remote Events Manager - Nonprofit Impact & Growth

Blue Star Families, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Families seeks a Manager, Events to lead and coordinate the External Affairs Events Team in a virtual, Washington DC metro area setting. You will design and execute engaging events for military families, partners, and government and military leaders, reporting to the Senior Director, Events.

The role requires managing multiple projects, strong writing abilities, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite products.
• Experience and/or comfort working in a virtual environment.
• Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to quickly and effectively gather information via interviews, research, or calls.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experienced content writer and strategic thinker.
• Flexibility with work schedule for deadlines and events.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning: develop event concepts, objectives, and timelines.
• Vendor Management: source and negotiate vendor contracts and relationships.
• Logistics Management: post-event evaluation and after-action reports.
• Additional Tasks: complete Hive project management and development for Events team, perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Content writing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Hive

Salesforce

Adobe

Cvent

Job description

Blue Star Families seeks a Manager, Events to lead and coordinate the External Affairs Events Team in a virtual, Washington DC metro area setting. You will design and execute engaging events for military families, partners, and government and military leaders, reporting to the Senior Director, Events.

The role requires managing multiple projects, strong writing abilities, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced, remote environment.