Circle 4 Marketing, LLC

Vice President, Events

Circle 4 Marketing, LLC

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • World Central Kitchen (WCK) seeks an experienced and strategic Vice President of Events to lead the vision, planning, and execution of mission-aligned events, including donor stewardship events, fundraising galas, operational field visits, community engagement activations, and high-visibility experiences featuring key partners and public figures.
  • The ideal candidate is a proven event leader who excels at logistics, cross-functional coordination, and delivering exceptional experiences that align with WCK’s global mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian crises.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that tells WCK’s story and supports WCK’s fundraising, communications, and operational goals.
  • Partner with senior leadership to align events with organizational priorities, including rapid response efforts, donor engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
  • Oversee the ideation, production, marketing and impact of events and activations, ensuring alignment with WCK’s evolving needs and opportunities.
  • Lead the end-to-end planning of high-profile events such as fundraising galas, donor summits, site visits, and community activations.
  • Manage all event editorial, marketing, logistics and follow-up including storytelling promotion, venue selection, vendor coordination, permits, run-of-show, AV/tech, catering, décor, transportation and follow up
  • Ensure each event reflects WCK’s brand and values and provides an outstanding experience for attendees.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing event management team.
  • Work closely with Development, Communications, Field Operations, and Executive teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors, production crews, and event sponsors or partners.
  • Develop and manage detailed budgets for each event, ensuring cost-effective execution and strong ROI.
  • Establish clear KPIs to measure event impact, attendee engagement, and operational efficiency.
  • Provide post-event analysis and recommendations to continuously improve strategy and execution.
  • Develop contingency plans for events occurring in dynamic or complex environments, particularly those supporting WCK’s rapid response model.
  • Ensure all events adhere to safety, legal, and ethical standards.
  • This position requires both domestic and international travel. Travel may be required on short notice and may include weekends and extended stays.
  • Estimated travel: 40–50%.
  • This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK.
  • References and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.
  • WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
  • E-Verify: For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.
  • Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.
  • No recruiters or agencies, please.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in event planning and management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex events including fundraising galas, VIP gatherings, or public activations.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing internal staff and external vendors.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse teams including field staff, development, and executive leadership.
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations or global humanitarian work is a strong plus.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Deep alignment with WCK’s mission and values.
  • Alignment with the mission and values of WCK
  • Must have valid passport
  • Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor engagement strategies.
  • Experience with CRM and event management software (e.g., Salesforce, Cvent).
  • Comfort navigating high-profile or media-sensitive environments.
  • Spanish or other language fluency a plus.