How You Will Contribute
Serving as a strategic advisor to colleagues by understanding the strategy of Stand Together Trust, Charles Koch Foundation, and Stand Together Ventures Lab; building strong relationships with those teams; and providing expertise to ensure events advance business objectives
Owning the planning and execution of offsite events from start to finish, including stakeholder coordination, budget development, venue sourcing, catering, other logistical elements, and on-site support
Acting as a liaison between colleagues and the HQ Events Team by providing audience knowledge and business context for events hosted in our office
Partnering with the event host to determine programming elements including session topics and speakers, as needed
Supporting other events across the Stand Together community, as needed
Managing an inventory of event materials and swag
Staying current on industry best practices, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve event planning processes
What You Will Bring
3-5 years of experience in event planning
Ability to understand organizational goals and develop event concepts to support them
Superior level of attention to detail and organizational skill
Strong customer focus, and an ability to anticipate customer needs
Self-starter who can jump into projects with a can-do attitude, and see them through to completion
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, while communicating clearly and consistently with multiple stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Professionalism, humility, and openness to change and new ideas
Ability to travel approximately 10-15%
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Standout Candidates Will Bring
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in event planning
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
What We Do
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America's boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country's biggest problems. By providing funding, a unique network, and a proven management playbook, they empower nonprofit leaders, educators, and activists to drive lasting solutions in areas like education, economic opportunity, and community development, ultimately helping people realize their full potential and live lives of meaning.
