Events Manager

ReFED

full-time

Posted on: 10/10/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Lead overall project management, operational planning, and execution for ReFED’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit.
Develop and oversee a cohesive event strategy for ReFED’s virtual and in-person events, including Food Waste Action Network (FWAN) events, webinars, Food Waste Funder Circle (FWFC) events, and current and potential funder events.
Manage internal administrative and cross-functional support and external contractors and vendors to fulfill Summit and other event logistics needs.
Manage all aspects of sourcing, contracting, and coordinating with the Summit venue on event logistics, including implementing food waste mitigation and other sustainability practices wherever possible.
Engage with the ReFED team and key stakeholders to determine strategy, principles, and goals for ReFED events.

5+ years of demonstrated event planning or event management experience, including experience running large-scale educational conferences or summits with 500-1,000 attendees, multiple mainstage and breakout sessions, and offsite field trips.
Strong capabilities in budget and vendor management, including experience managing RFP and contract processes.
Exceptionally detail- and results-oriented with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as a self-starter.
Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders with proven, strong facilitation skills.
Strong professional written and verbal communications skills.
Commitment to hosting low-waste, sustainable events, and familiarity with strategies and guiding principles for doing so across all operational facets.
Proficiency with G Suite, MS Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, and database management (including Salesforce) with a willingness and ability to learn new systems and tools.
Food industry experience, a general understanding of food waste and its connection to climate change, and working knowledge of food systems and sustainability (preferred).

Benefits

100% employee and 50% dependent premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits;
Participation in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer matching;
Professional development opportunities, including an annual budget and the option to participate in ReFED's mentor program;
18 paid vacation days annually;
10 paid sick days annually;
Early closure in July and August for Summer Fridays;
Paid family leave;
Approximately 13 paid company holidays annually, including closed offices during the last week of the year;
Short- and long-term disability coverage and term life insurance;
A flexible work environment with the option to work from home or a co-working space.

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