Manager, Events And Activations

Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all. 
The growing Stand Together Music, Sports & Entertainment team is building a community of artists, entertainers, and industry organizations that are collectively using the unique power of music to inspire and supercharge social progress.
*The Manager, Events and Activations must be located in the DC metro area, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY OR Nashville, TN.* The Manager, Events and Activations manages the development, execution and scaling of go-to-market event strategies and activations across music, sports and entertainment partnerships designed to accelerate social impact. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, a project management mindset as well as an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to lead and/or support the creation of memorable experiences that drive awareness and engagement.   
\n Your Responsibilities IncludeBuilding and execute a portfolio of existing activation opportunities for Stand Togetherincluding timeline management, vendor management, overseeing onsite setup and breakdown, and ensuring smooth, vision aligned execution throughout. Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to conceptualize, develop, and execute future event and activation opportunities.  Ensure that all events are linked to clear objectives, maximizing our return on investment, furthering brand awareness, and supporting overall business goals. Source and manage production companies, agencies, and/or vendors, ensuring that they are meeting the specific vision, direction, and guidelines set forth by Stand Together and our social impact partners. Compile and analyze event results against key performance indicators and implement improvements for future events. Domestic travel (30-40%) including evenings and weekends.  Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization5+ years of event and production experience, including experiential and brand events.Strong project management skills, including the capacity to manage multiple efforts at the same time in collaboration with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Familiarity with B2C and B2B event practices, including trends, influencers, catering, music, etc.Experience in developing events, programs, and/or activations with measurable outcomes.Openness to the complexity of highly matrixed organization and the curiosity to ask about it.Strong communication skills, a solutions-oriented approach, and poise under pressure.Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and exercise good professional judgement. What We OfferA meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of AmericansA vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of othersCompetitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curveGenerous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vestingCompetitive health and wellness benefitsOur flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take planned and unplanned time off as neededMileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commuteCommuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs
\nStand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.   
  
Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.    
  
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,?race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.    Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.     We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,?race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.