Senior Manager, Events

Reports to: Director, Events

Team: Marketing & Communications

Location: Hybrid (remote/in-office as needed)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $103,000 - $113,000 per year plus potential annual bonus up to 5%

Priority application deadline is January 6 with interviews beginning in mid-January.

About Eat. Learn. Play.

Eat. Learn. Play. was founded in 2019 by Stephen and Ayesha Curry with the belief that every kid deserves more and should be given the opportunity and support to reach their full potential. For the past six years, we’ve been on an indelible mission to uplift an entire generation of youth. Within the Oakland Unified School District, we support children’s wellbeing through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources, and opportunities to play and be active. We take a whole child, whole school approach by providing the resources and support kids need to thrive at school and reach their full potential, including access to nutritious food, high-dosage tutoring, and sports and by transforming school spaces to ensure kids have equitable access to dignified, joyful places to eat, learn, and play, including transformations to schoolyards, cafeterias, libraries, and gyms.

About The Senior Manager, Events

The Senior Manager of Events plays a key role in bringing Eat. Learn. Play.’s mission to life through joyful, high-impact experiences that engage children, families, volunteers, and community partners. Reporting to the Director, Events, this position helps plan, produce, and execute a wide range of events—from community activations and volunteer events to large-scale fundraisers and signature celebrations to partner engagements and VIP experiences.

A skilled project manager with an eye for detail, the Senior Manager, Events thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at coordinating people, logistics, and partners to deliver exceptional experiences. This role also supports the planning and management of volunteer programs as they relate to event staffing, training, and recognition. Working as part of a small and dynamic team, the Senior Manager ensures all events reflect Eat. Learn. Play.’s creativity, operational excellence, and deep commitment to community.

The position is based in Oakland in a flexible, hybrid work environment where employees are required to be in the office as needed, typically 1-2 times a week.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead day-to-day planning and execution for assigned events, from concept to completion.
• Build and manage project plans, production schedules, staffing rosters, and run-of-show documents
• Conduct site visits, support venue selection, and manage permitting and compliance needs.
• Ensure all event logistics uphold high standards for accessibility, safety, and guest experience.
  
  

Volunteer Program Management

• Lead volunteer operations and experience for events, including scheduling, orientation, and day-of management. Manage recruitment of community volunteers and support Development team to facilitate volunteer recruitment and experience for partners and supporters.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop annual and event-specific volunteer recruitment strategies. Support partners with resources to directly recruit volunteers through their channels to meet goals.
• Partner with the Events and Operations teams to enhance the volunteer experience and recognize contributions.
• Manage volunteer registration platform as well as volunteer clearance process.
• Ensure all volunteers have necessary information prior to event to ensure a positive and successful experience.
• Serve as a key liaison between event leads and volunteer coordinators to ensure proper alignment and coverage.
  
  

Budgeting, Vendor/Partner Coordination & Logistics Management

• Serve as on-site lead for assigned events, overseeing setup, vendor coordination, and volunteer direction, providing clear communication and leadership to staff, partners, and volunteers during events.
• Manage vendor relationships and partnerships, serving as the primary contact for onboarding, logistics, and communications
• Oversee vendor load-in/load-out and on-site operations
• Support sourcing of diverse, local, and minority-owned vendors in alignment with organizational values.
• Oversee event budgeting and logistics, including expense tracking, invoice and credit card reconciliation, and supply inventories, ensuring efficient resource use and events delivered on time and within budget in collaboration with internal and external partners such as schools, community groups, and brand partners.
• Serve as primary contact for day-to-day vendor management, including onboarding, logistics, and communications.
• Oversee vendor load-in/load-out and ensure smooth on-site operations.
• Support sourcing of diverse, local, and minority-owned vendors in alignment with organizational values.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners—including schools, community organizations, and brand partners—to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Provide clear communication and leadership to staff, partners, and volunteers during events
• Proactively anticipate and resolve operational challenges with professionalism and composure
• Ensure all guests—from children and families to partners and VIPs—experience Eat. Learn. Play.’s signature warmth and joy.
  
  

Post-Event Evaluation & Reporting

• Lead post-event wrap-up, including returns, reconciliations, and debriefs.
• Collect and synthesize feedback from staff, volunteers, and partners to inform future improvements
• Support creation of post-event reports, metrics, and content recaps.
  
  

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director, Events on event strategy, planning, and execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Impact, Development, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across projects.
• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, creativity, and consistency across all events.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• 5 years of experience in event management, nonprofit programming, or community engagement
• Proven success managing multiple complex events from concept to execution.
• Experience leading volunteers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Passion for community impact, equity, and the mission of Eat. Learn. Play
  
  

Work Environment

• Hybrid position; requires regular in-person meetings and participation in team or community events
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support organization-wide activities.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Frequently sit, perform keyboard/data entry, and stand
• Occasionally walk, bend/stoop, reach overhead or forward, lift/carry 30 pounds
  
  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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