Special Events Manager — Nonprofit, Equity & Belonging

Trying Together; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Trying Together in Pittsburgh seeks a Special Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute its high-impact events, including the Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner. The role requires budget management, cross-functional coordination, and strong relationship-building with staff, volunteers, and partners.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a focus on community engagement and development within a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in business administration, communications, event management, hospitality management, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute Trying Together special events, including the Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner.
• Manage event budgets and supplier/vendor relationships.
• Coordinate promotion and on-site execution; ensure post-event evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Event planning

Nonprofit experience

Volunteer management

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

NeonCRM

Job description

Trying Together in Pittsburgh seeks a Special Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute its high-impact events, including the Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner. The role requires budget management, cross-functional coordination, and strong relationship-building with staff, volunteers, and partners.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a focus on community engagement and development within a fast-paced nonprofit environment.