Events Manager

APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this opportunity, please send an email with your resume and cover letter to the Hiring Team at JoinUs@thespringpoint.com with Events Manager in the subject line by November 15, 2026.

Spring Point Partners | Philadelphia, PA | www.thespringpoint.com

Founded in Philadelphia, Spring Point Partners, LLC (Spring Point) is a social impact organization that invests in the transformational leaders, networks, and solutions that power community change and advance justice.

We do this by seeking out and supporting community leaders who have the vision to see what’s possible and the drive to make that real; connecting the experience of partners with comprehensive and flexible supports for shared learning and impact; and investing in innovative ideas and adaptive solutions that can spark and scale change for all.

Whether we’re partnering on youth development, equity in learning, animal welfare, economic justice, leadership, or investing in new business models that close opportunity gaps and boost social and economic mobility, we center equity and justice in all we do, supporting individuals and ideas that can have a catalytic impact in their communities and on our society.

Together, let’s change the way social impact is achieved.

ABOUT THE HIVE

The Hive is Spring Point’s dedicated learning and convening space, designed to bring people together for thoughtful gatherings, collaboration, and shared learning. Located in Philadelphia, The Hive serves as a central environment where partners, leaders, and teams come together for meaningful dialogue, strategy, and reflection.

More than a physical space, The Hive is an extension of Spring Point’s approach to impact—intentionally designed to foster connection, support learning, and create an environment where ideas and relationships can grow.

The Events Manager plays a key role in bringing The Hive to life through thoughtfully designed and well-executed convenings. The role leads the planning and execution of SPP-led events held at The Hive, helping ensure each experience reflects Spring Point’s goals, values, and standards for care and excellence. The Events Manager also supervises the Venue & Events Coordinator, who oversees the day-to-day readiness and operation of the space.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Events Manager reports to the Director of Learning and leads the design, planning, coordination, and execution of Spring Point Partners events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences held at The Hive, FMC Tower, external venues, and online. Serving as the central owner of convening execution and experience across Spring Point, this role ensures consistent, high-quality, mission-aligned events that strengthen relationships, advance learning, and extend the impact of Spring Point’s work.

The Events Manager oversees the operational details, logistics, budgets, and cross-functional coordination required for successful event delivery and supervises the Venue & Events Coordinator (Coordinator). Convenings at The Hive are an important part of this work, with the Events Manager providing oversight and support to help ensure The Hive, other event venues, and virtual platforms meet Spring Point’s convening goals and signature standards for care and excellence.

While Learning leadership collaborates with programmatic team members to define the strategy, purpose, content, and desired outcomes of convenings, the Events Manager partners closely with those teams to translate their goals into thoughtfully designed and well-executed experiences. From initial concept through post-event reflection, the Events Manager shapes the participant experience, leads timely planning and execution, and exercises independent judgment to manage priorities, navigate tradeoffs, and deliver strong outcomes across a range of event formats and environments.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible role that follows Spring Point’s hybrid schedule, working remotely on Mondays and Fridays and onsite three days per week. The typical onsite schedule will include two days at FMC Tower and one day at The Hive. Additional onsite presence at The Hive or other event locations will be required based on event schedules, operational needs, or coverage requirements, including support for larger-scale Hive events and backup coverage when the Venue & Events Coordinator is unavailable. The role also requires flexibility for periodic evening work, occasional weekend work, and overnight travel.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Strategy & Experience Design

• Lead the design, delivery, and management of in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and convenings across Spring Point Partners, partnering with teams to translate goals, content, and objectives into high-quality events. This includes SPP-led webinars, Learning meetings, and convenings held at The Hive, FMC, and external venues, as well as support for other events as requested.
• Meet with event leads to clarify objectives, define success measures, and develop event approaches and designs that support programmatic goals.
• Curate experiences that foster relationship-building, support learning, and extend the impact of Spring Point’s work.
• Set and uphold standards for intentional, inclusive, mission-aligned, participant-centered events that reflect Spring Point’s signature texture.
• Recommend event formats, flow, and engagement approaches based on each event’s goals and audience.

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute in-person, virtual, hybrid, and offsite events from start to finish.
• Create and manage event timelines, workflows, run-of-show documents, production schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate event logistics, including catering, audiovisual and production needs, materials, transportation, accommodations, and external venues.
• Hire, schedule, and manage event vendors and contractors with support from the Coordinator, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Manage day-of event operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise to ensure a seamless experience for participants, presenters, and staff.
• Communicate facility, security, technology, and space requirements to the Coordinator in advance of events held at The Hive.
• Complete post-event closeout, including vendor wrap-up, final payments, materials return, and follow-up tasks.

Participant Experience & Service Excellence

• Apply a people-first, service-oriented approach to SPP learning sessions, meetings, and convenings held at The Hive, FMC, external venues, and on virtual platforms.
• Design and manage participant touchpoints from invitation and registration through event delivery and post-event follow-up.
• Create engaging, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming event experiences that foster connection and participation.
• Anticipate participant, facilitator, and presenter needs and resolve issues before they affect the event.

Event Registration & Communications

• Set up and manage event registration processes and systems in coordination with appropriate internal teams.
• Use Cvent, Zoom, or comparable platforms to manage registration, participant communications, and event reporting.
• Partner with the Director of Communications to develop and distribute accurate, timely, and consistent event communications, including invitations, confirmations, reminders, logistical details, follow-up messages, and related branding or design needs.
• Maintain accurate registration and attendance records and share updates with internal stakeholders.

Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the Director of Learning and Director of Data to identify learning and impact outcomes and related data collection approaches, including surveys and other tools, and ensure relevant data is entered into the CRM.
• Lead post-event debriefs and document key learnings.
• Share operational insights across events to inform improvements to event strategy, design, and execution.

Event Systems & Project Management

• Maintain and oversee SPP’s comprehensive events calendar, monitoring event volume, scheduling conflicts, staffing and resource needs, and organizational capacity.
• Proactively identify competing priorities or capacity concerns and partner with the Director of Learning and other key stakeholders to recommend scheduling adjustments and ensure events are appropriately prioritized and supported.
• Document and communicate event planning processes, roles, responsibilities, and timelines to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage multiple events and competing priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints early and develop appropriate solutions.
• Advise teams on event scope, timelines, feasibility, and resource needs.
• Recommend and implement improvements to Spring Point’s overall approach to convenings.

Budget & Resource Management

• Build and manage event budgets that balance high-quality experiences with fiscal responsibility.
• Create budget guidelines and cost frameworks for different types of events.
• Track event expenses and vendor costs against approved budgets.
• Review and process event contracts, invoices, and payments accurately and on time, following Finance timelines and processes, and enter relevant contract and vendor information into the CRM.

Event Staffing & Partnership

• Build event staffing plans and schedule coverage based on event size, format, and complexity.
• Supervise and direct staff, temporary staff, contractors, and vendors supporting events, including providing real-time direction during day-of event operations.
• Onboard, train, and prepare internal and external event teams in advance, communicating clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Lead event teams in a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Programmatic, Communications, Operations, People, Finance, and other internal teams involved in events.
• Partner with internal stakeholders at the outset of event planning to translate ideas and objectives into executable plans and establish roles, responsibilities, timelines, budgets, and decision-making processes.
• Communicate event requirements to the Coordinator for events held at The Hive and manage clear handoffs between event and venue responsibilities.
• Serve as backup when the Coordinator is unavailable and provide additional support when extra coverage is needed at The Hive.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Coordinator, providing day-to-day support and oversight, coordinating coverage, and approving schedules and time off.
• Set clear performance expectations, goals, and priorities for the Coordinator.
• Conduct regular check-ins and formal performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and support.

All Staff Responsibilities

• Organizational Involvement: Participate as an engaged member of the organization beyond core responsibilities including, but not limited to, participating in training/professional development, attending staff meetings/events, and contributing to the organization's values-based culture building including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work.
• Professional Development: Maintain skills and knowledge of industry standards, peer activity, and relevant media/publications and advise on key developments or areas that could impact the organization.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome a range of professional experiences, and at minimum, candidates should demonstrate:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in event management, hospitality, convenings, or experience-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver end-to-end events or participant experiences.
• Demonstrated experience with event management software, such as Cvent or an equivalent platform, or the ability and willingness to quickly learn and become proficient in event technology systems.
• Experience managing vendors, logistics, and event operations across multiple stakeholders and environments.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced settings and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, priorities, and competing demands.
• Experience using data and feedback to improve processes and outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets and making resource-informed decisions.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships.
• Experience supervising or guiding event staff or support teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropic, education, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience supporting learning-focused convenings or multi-day programs in person, virtually, and in hybrid formats.
• Experience with participant engagement tools and other event technology platforms.
• Familiarity with accessibility, equity-centered design, and inclusive hospitality practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent certificates or professional experience in event management, hospitality, or convening leadership.

In addition, we seek candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Mission Focused: Enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, practitioner-led, and community-oriented.
• Relationship Management: Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain positive relationships.
• Team Player: Collaborative and supportive of others with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• DEI Focus: Demonstrated experience and interest in supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
• Learning Focused: Ability to seek knowledge about diverse fields within social impact and make connections across the work.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility & Availability: Ability to quickly pivot and thrive in a fluid environment, navigate ambiguity, and maintain scheduling flexibility for periodic evening or weekend events and occasional overnight travel.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Spring Point Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The final candidate for this role will be asked to complete a background check process, and the initial job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of this check.

APPLICATIONS

To be considered for this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to the Hiring Team at JoinUs@thespringpoint.com with Events Manager in the subject line.