Sr Events Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
Reporting to the Head of Global Diversity and Culture, you will plan, manage, and execute a yearly strategy and engagement plan. You are a critical point person, responsible for supporting Yahoo's culture and engagement through global events. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver and optimize events to drive employee engagement, enhance connectivity, and help employees understand Yahoo!'s culture strategy, purpose and values while fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Responsibilities

• Create yearly strategy and engagement plan for Yahoo and the framework for which events are executed on a global and local basis
• Partner with internal and external teams including IC, HR, Studio's and local offices to build out an engagement and events framework as well as the execution

• Drive best-in-class employee experiences based on industry insights
• Develop, direct and monitor strategic operating goals, objectives and budget
• Report operational performance and drive data driven decision making
• Develop, communicate, and execute the events strategy and objectives while ensuring strategic alignment across other department's projects
• Monitors progress of events from start-to-end
• Maintain and deliver best practices for use across department and organization areas
• Bring a passion for the employee experience
• Manage a team of events professionals

Qualifications

• At least 6-8+ years of experience working in the event industry primarily focused on the management of teams, global events and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a business or communications-related field or equivalent experience
• Experience and deep understanding of change management, organizational culture, community, social impact, and workplace issues and changes
• Strong organizational, editorial, project management, discussion, writing, and communication skills with the ability to guide and participate in a wide range of interactions
• Experience developing internal strategies for and working directly with CEOs, vice presidents, or other executives

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Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.
US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
If hired for this position in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $111,750.00 - $186,250.00. The compensation may vary depending on your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include additional incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, plus equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, retirement, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act.
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