Manager, Events & Operations

About the Opportunity

The core function of the Manager, Event & Digital is to assist on all event operations, achieving successful execution of all events. This position is a key member on the CGI Events & Digital Team, which focuses on developing and running events (in person and digital) for the initiative, as well as supporting other initiatives in the foundation. They will report to the Deputy Director, Events & Digital, and will play a critical role in the oversight of the following areas: event production and logistics, audience development, budget management, inter-departmental coordination, and reporting.

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI works with partners to drive action through its unique model. Rather than directly implementing projects, CGI facilitates action by helping members connect, collaborate, and develop Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable plans that address global challenges. Learn more here. 

Core Responsibilities

In this role you will:

Manage Assigned Events

• Work with program leads and vendors for all logistic items related to events including timeline, list of deliverables, load in/load out, third-party vendors, graphics, A/V elements, rentals, staging, etc.
• Participate in venue selection, set up, space allocation and the master production schedule for events in conjunction.
• Manage event’s budget, collecting information from different internal and external points of contact, scheduling regular budget reviews, and performing timely budget reconciliation post events.
• Coordinating catering and special events.
• Oversees internal staffing plans and related logistics so that each event is properly staffed across roles and departments.

Event Operations

• In conjunction with the department lead, update/develop best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CGI events.

Digital Events

• Manage planning of assigned digital events.
• In conjunction with the department lead, update/develop best practices and SOPs for digital events.
• Oversee implementation of SOPs
• Research ways to innovate digital events to create a better attendee experience.

Digital Property Support

• Work closely with the Clinton Foundation’s Deputy Director of Marketing & Digital to support web content updates, including event websites and platforms.
• In collaboration with the Event Department lead, and the Community Growth team, develop and implement the attendee communication strategy for each event.
  

Minimum Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent required
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field in positions of increasing responsibility.
• 2-3 years of event planning and project management experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) required, database experience preferred
• Ability to work in a varying schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness/flexibility to work long hours in preparation for and during event
  

Compensation & Benefits

Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $68 – 73K annually, depending on the experience you bring. This range is based on NYC market rates and may be adjusted if you will be working remotely.  We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees -  take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings.

About the Clinton Foundation

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world.

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost.

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action.

The Clinton Foundation is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, visitors, and volunteers.  As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees whose positions require them to be on site to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Clinton Foundation maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.