Strategic Partnerships & Events Lead

Event Marketer; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Event Marketer in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Events to lead event strategy, planning, and execution across signature events, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives. You will oversee budgets, vendor negotiations, and on-site logistics while collaborating with leadership to advance visibility and mission.

The role requires 5–7 years in event management, strong relationship-building, and experience with large-scale and hybrid events, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, nonprofit management or related field.
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience with event management, marketing and corporate sponsorships.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to the agency's mission and to Boston community and/or human service programs.
• Experience producing large- and small-scale events— in person, virtual, and hybrid— with budget management and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with complex venues, permits, insurance, accessibility, security, and load-in/load-out.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic development of events and maintain a yearly calendar in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage logistics, vendor negotiations, on-site execution, and post-event reporting for annual and fundraising events.
• Develop and manage event budgets and monitor expenses.
• Develop engagement strategies and cultivate relationships with supporters, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners.
• Oversee registration/ticketing systems and post-event feedback processes.
• Collaborate with Development Team to solicit donations and manage sponsorships.
• Recruit and train volunteers; coordinate with internal teams on invitations and event materials.
• Support outreach at neighborhood sites and contribute to event marketing and social media outreach.
• Travel within Greater Boston and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

Event management

Marketing

Corporate sponsorships

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Event strategy

Hybrid/virtual events

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/public relations/nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Cvent

Raiser’s Edge

GiveSmart

GiveButter

Monday.com

Job description

Event Marketer in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Events to lead event strategy, planning, and execution across signature events, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives. You will oversee budgets, vendor negotiations, and on-site logistics while collaborating with leadership to advance visibility and mission.

The role requires 5–7 years in event management, strong relationship-building, and experience with large-scale and hybrid events, including