Events Manager

Reporting to: Communications Director 
Supporting: ELM and the ELM Action Fund 
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Events Manager will be an integral member of a collegial and effective 19-person advocacy team. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and the ELM Action Fund. 

We seek a motivated, detail-oriented Events Manager to support planning, project management, and implementation of our ELM and the ELM Action Fund events. Most events will take place in Greater Boston, with occasional travel to other areas in the region.  

Responsibilities: 

Planning and Project Management 

• Plan and execute in-person, hybrid, and virtual events ranging in size and scope, including our major annual event Earth Night, small donor events, political fundraisers, educational policy events, and more 

• Serve as event project manager, owning the logistics and management for all assigned events, including communications with internal team members and external partners 

• Coordinate event invitation lists, working across teams and online tools 

• Coordinate events-related digital efforts, including mass emails and social media pushes, with the Digital Communications Coordinator 

• Support the writing and development and sending of event materials, such as invitations 

• Communicate with and manage vendors, overseeing logistics and supporting with contracts and payment 

• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator to organize event details and logistics throughout planning 

• Manage the organization-wide events calendar and work in partnership with the Communications Director, Executive Vice President, the development team, and other staff to build the calendar 

• Work with the Data Systems Manager to organize events data and analyze results 

• Assist with the development of events budgets and work within budget limitations 

• Additional project management and writing tasks, as necessary 

Implementation 

• Coordinate smooth operations on event days 

• Organize day-of staffing plans and effectively communicate expectations to team members 

• Support appropriate post-event follow-up to attendees, no shows/cancelations, and vendors/hosts 

Qualifications: 
Required 

• Passion for ELM and the ELM Action Fund’s Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values 

• Experience project managing and executing medium and/or large events 

• Experience working with event venues and vendors 

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects across teams 

• Excellent organization skills, writing and editing ability, time management skills, and attention to detail 

• Experience managing Excel spreadsheets 

• Collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and independently  

Preferred 

• Experience planning small fundraising and/or political events and working with stakeholders such as donors and candidates 

• Experience using data management platforms, such as Salesforce 

• Understanding of the political and/or environmental landscape in Massachusetts 

Compensation & Benefits: 

$70,000-$75,000, depending on experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match. 

This full-time role requires occasional morning, evening, and weekend commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.

To Apply  

Please fill out our optional demographic survey , and then submit your cover letter and resume by October 3, 2024. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. It is recommended that you apply before the deadline. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. 

ELM is an equal-opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.