Event Manager

69 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605, United States | Development | Salary | 65000-70000 per year | Full Time

| Complete Benefits Package ($2500 Medical Opt Out Program, BCBS Medical/Dental/Vision, 403B Match, 27 Days of PTO, Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life insurance.

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc., the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England, is seeking to fill the Event Manager position

Under the general direction of the Director of Fund Development, we are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of our organizational events, ensuring they align with agency-wide goals and support our mission-focused community engagement initiatives.

This position is on-site within our Development Office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events from initial concept through post-event wrap-up.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and task delegation to the Event Coordinator. Collaborate with internal departments (Programs, Operations, Communications) to integrate events with company strategy.

• Oversee all logistical elements, including venue selection/setup, vendor negotiation, contracts, catering, transportation, and equipment.

• Manage event budgets, process invoices, and monitor expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Partner with the Communications team to coordinate digital promotion, social media campaigns, and print materials. Manage event communications with staff, volunteers, and external partners.

• Provide on-site management, including guest check-in, vendor oversight, and troubleshooting.

• Compile attendee data, feedback, and key metrics to create post-event reports summarizing ROI, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvement.

• Maintain organization of event equipment and supplies.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is required. Master's Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of successful event management. 6-8 years is preferred.

• Familiarity with fundraising, nonprofits, and donor engagement is preferred.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and handle logistics.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes:

• BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

• $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.

• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Paid Parental Leave

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website ( . Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page ( . Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.