Senior Events Manager (Community Engagement)

Crusoe Energy Systems; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Time away

401(k) match

Mental wellness

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems seeks a Senior Events Manager for Community Engagement in San Francisco to lead end-to-end event programs that connect local communities with Crusoe’s mission and products. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing, real estate, government affairs, and leadership to deliver high-impact events with measurable outcomes.

You will design scalable event processes, manage budgets, and own vendor relationships to ensure top-tier execution.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing and executing complex events, from high-touch executive programs to community engagement.
• 7-10 years of experience in event marketing or program management, preferably in a high-growth high-tech environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with internal executives and external partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills with a structured problem-solving approach.
• Strong program management capabilities, including influencing and driving alignment among diverse cross-functional stakeholders (sales, marketing, legal).
• Strong understanding of event logistics, contract negotiation, vendor management, and budget administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute events that drive community engagement in local markets.
• Serve as the primary program manager, driving cross-functional alignment across marketing, real estate, government affairs, digital infrastructure group, and senior leadership teams.
• Develop and manage comprehensive event plans, timelines, and budgets; ensure operational milestones are met.
• Oversee all event logistics and operations: venue sourcing, vendor management, contracts, registration, stage design, staffing, and post-event reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain detailed event metrics and reports; propose improvements for future events.
• Establish scalable event processes, templates, and best practices for repeatable, high-quality execution as volume grows.

Skills

Event marketing

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Luma

Salesforce

Job description

• The Senior Events Manager for Community Engagement will be a key driver in building and executing events in local communities
• These events will directly support Crusoe’s responsible approach to data center buildouts, and increase transparency and collaboration with regional leaders and community members
• This person will work in close partnership with our Digital Infrastructure Group, Real Estate, and Government Affairs teams
• We’re seeking a highly organized and structured events professional with a successful track record of delivering a high-volume of proprietary (1P) events with executive-level and/or government official involvement
• You will be responsible for end-to-end event management, ensuring seamless execution, measurable results, and strong cross-functional partnerships
• Key to success is your ability to quickly establish repeatable and scalable event processes
• You will take a customer-focused and programmatic approach to designing and executing high-value events
• It is essential that you are knowledgeable and engaged with Crusoe’s mission and products to ensure our execution drives the desired business outcomes
• Design, plan, and execute events that drive community engagement in local markets
• Serve as the primary program manager, driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across marketing, real estate, government affairs, digital infrastructure group, and senior leadership teams to orchestrate cohesive events
• Develop and manage comprehensive event project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all operational milestones are met
• Oversee all event logistics and operations, including venue sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, registration, stage design, staffing, and post-event reporting
• Manage vendor relationships (agencies, production, catering, etc.), ensuring high-quality service and cost efficiency
• Develop and maintain detailed event metrics and reports, and propose improvements for future events
• Establish scalable event processes, templates, and best practices to ensure repeatable, high-quality execution as the company and event volume grow

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

Proven track record of managing and executing complex events, from high-touch executive programs to community engagement7-10 years of experience in event marketing or program management, preferably within a high-growth high-tech environmentProficiency with event management software (e.g., Luma) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with internal executives and external partnersExceptional organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills, with a structured approach to problem-solvingStrong program management capabilities, including the ability to influence and drive alignment among diverse cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., sales, marketing, legal)Strong understanding of event logistics, contract negotiation, vendor management, and budget administration