EVENT MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact Through Community EngagementEvent Manager

Popcorn for the People
Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area | Hybrid
Part-Time | Variable Schedule
Pay: $25.00 per hour

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

Popcorn for the People is seeking an organized, community-focused Event Manager to coordinate and support festivals, vendor opportunities, community events, and promotional activities throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

This position is ideal for a dependable and enthusiastic professional who enjoys event planning, community engagement, staff development, and creating positive customer experiences. The Event Manager helps advance our mission while increasing brand awareness, supporting revenue growth, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

About Popcorn for the People

Popcorn for the People is committed to creating meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through successful community events and retail partnerships, our team promotes inclusion, strengthens community relationships, and shares our mission with customers and supporters.

Why Join Our Team?Purpose-Driven Work

• Support meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Represent a mission-driven organization in the community
• Develop relationships with community partners, vendors, and event organizers
• Help increase awareness of Popcorn for the People
• Create positive and engaging customer experiences

Professional Growth

• Gain hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement
• Strengthen leadership, training, and staff coordination skills
• Build experience in retail operations, inventory management, and event logistics
• Work independently while collaborating with employees, support staff, vendors, and community partners

What You’ll Do

As the Event Manager, you will:

• Coordinate with supportive partners on events for Popcorn for the People employees.
• Attend seasonally, monthly, and annually occurring events and festivals.
• Assist in securing inventory with production facility.
• Train employees and support staff on our mission, event set up, stocking of merchandise, sales techniques, and the processing of a sale on Point of Sale (POS) iPads. 
• Coordinate event times for event staff.
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event. 
• Ensure the event is completed as smoothly as possible and manage any issues that may arise.
• Make deliveries to vendors and stores as needed. 

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Dependable and professional
• Community-focused
• Comfortable coordinating multiple priorities
• An effective verbal and written communicator
• Able to provide leadership, coaching, and direction
• Service-focused and committed to positive customer experiences
• Adaptable when event schedules or operational needs change
• Skilled at identifying challenges and implementing practical solutions
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
• Ability to transport products, merchandise, equipment, and event materials.
• Ability to work a variable schedule based on event and operational needs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience coordinating events, community outreach activities, retail operations, or related customer-facing work.
• Experience supervising or coordinating employees, support staff, or volunteers.
• Experience using Point-of-Sale systems or iPads in a retail or event environment.

Core CompetenciesEvent Planning and Organization

Ability to coordinate multiple events, deadlines, schedules, logistics, and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Customer Service

Commitment to providing positive customer experiences and representing the organization’s mission professionally.

Communication

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, support staff, vendors, community partners, event organizers, and customers.

Leadership and Team Development

Ability to provide direction, coaching, training, and support while fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.

Problem-Solving

Ability to anticipate challenges, respond to changing circumstances, and implement practical solutions during event planning and execution.

Time Management

Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage competing demands in a fast-paced and variable event environment.

Adaptability

Ability to adjust to changing event requirements, schedules, customer needs, weather conditions, and operational demands.

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Variable schedule based on scheduled events and operational needs
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Community-based travel throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required
• Local travel to event venues, vendor locations, retail partners, stores, and community organizations is required

Compensation

$25.00 per hour

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods at event locations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move while setting up and operating events.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to load, unload, transport, arrange, and break down event equipment and merchandise.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in home-office or remote settings as well as indoor and outdoor environments, including community festivals, retail settings, vendor locations, and special events.
• Frequent local travel is required.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job creates opportunities.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your organization, leadership, and community engagement skills can make a difference, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Popcorn for the People and help create successful events that promote inclusion, strengthen communities, and support meaningful employment opportunities.

About Our Organization

Popcorn for the People is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.