Event Manager I

Compassion International

Event Manager coordinating logistics and execution for Compassion's GPE events. Managing vendor relations, budgets, and timelines while ensuring excellent donor engagement and experience.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,170 - $94,197 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage logistics and on-site execution for Global Philanthropic Engagement (GPE) conferences, meetings, events, and special activities
Coordinate with internal and cross-functional teams, venues, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
Independently coordinate and oversee the successful implementation of events or participate as a team member for major, complex initiatives.
Support contracting, budgeting, timeline management, and the maintenance and improvement of event intake systems and processes.
Balance strategic objectives with detailed execution, contribute to defined attendee experience components, and demonstrate adaptability within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Provide coaching or guidance to other specialists.
Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children.
Implement event strategy through the coordination of meeting and event components and logistics as directed by leadership.
Coordinate and execute meetings, events, and special activities, including but not limited to task lists, invitations, registration details, accommodations, transportation, and vendor negotiations.
Monitor expectations for the success of events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Seven years relevant experience working in this or a related field with prior corporate events experience required.
Cvent software platform competency or experience is preferred.
Current Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification preferred.
A self-starter mindset and intuitive judgment in navigating dynamic event needs, proactively identifying solutions and taking appropriate action with minimal oversight.
Ability to work independently within a small, high-performing team, effectively prioritizing responsibilities, managing time, and advancing projects
Ability to balance strategic perspective with detailed execution, aligning logistical plans with event goals, donor experience objectives, and the evolving priorities of the team, department, and organization.
Professionalism, mature judgment, and strong emotional intelligence in all donor-facing interactions, displaying polished communication, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt demeanor and approach appropriately to the context.
Flexibility and resilience within a dynamic, fast-changing event environment, operating effectively within established structures while adapting to unexpected challenges in a steady and solutions-oriented manner.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to between 8-12 hours per day on site at meetings and events.
Ability to travel up to 20% of normal schedule.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Receive generous paid time off
10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary
Excellent healthcare coverage
Free short-term professional counseling

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbudgetingtimeline managementlogistics coordinationvendor negotiationCvent software

Soft Skills

self-starter mindsetintuitive judgmenttime managementstrategic perspectiveemotional intelligenceflexibilityresiliencepolished communicationsituational awareness

Certifications

Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)