Manager, Events (REMOTE)

LaTondria Carter

Full-Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried ∙ Remote

Looking for a rewarding career to make meaningful change? For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been a powerful force fighting for a cure and providing critical support to patients and families. As the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer, ZERO advances research, improves the lives of all who are impacted by the disease, and inspires action. ZERO holds the record for the most times recognized among the Best Nonprofits to Work For by the NonProfit Times (nine out of the last ten); it is clear we make supporting our team and community a top priority. Our commitment to providing an award-winning culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and diversity is unwavering. ZERO’s high responsibility and high freedom philosophy helps team members excel professionally and thrive personally while making a life-saving difference for those impacted by this devastating disease. Working at ZERO means more than a job, it means being part of an incredible community of people that inspires each other every day.

ZERO’s Manager, Events will play an integral role in cross-team collaboration by providing project management of all events (excluding the Run/Walk series) company-wide. The Manager, Events will be responsible for managing all details for ZERO’s annual advocacy Summit, Support Group Leader Training, Bold for Blue Awards, and Educational Symposiums. This individual will oversee all deliverables to ensure a successful run of show. The Manager, Events will also assist with account management on a minimum of 3-5 ZERO Run/Walk events. Account management for the Run/Walks to include working with the Event Management Companies on logistics, helping make sponsorship asks, and recruiting volunteers.

ZERO strives to empower our team through three key values which are being humble, hungry, and smart. Our team members demonstrate they are humble by working together and defining success collectively. They are hungry to advance our mission, while going above and beyond. In addition, they are emotionally smart by understanding how their actions impact others.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead project management across teams for the advocacy Summit, Support Group Leader Training, and Bold for Blue Awards annually to include all hotel logistics and negotiation of hotel contracts.
• Manage all vendor relationships for the advocacy Summit, Support Group Leader Training, Bold for Blue Awards, and additional ZERO events.
• Collaborate with the VP, Events on the strategy of the ZERO Prostate Cancer Tee-Off series and provide logistical and day-to-day management of the program.
• Support the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series by providing project management and sponsorship solicitation support to a minimum of 3-5 Run/Walks nationwide.
• Assist with fundraising efforts for non-chapter Run/Walks nationwide.
• Support the Director, Run/Walk on all logistical and administrative elements connected to the National Race Directors Meeting.
• Provide logistical and events-related support of the regional Educational Symposiums.
• Provide support and manage any new ZERO organization-wide events.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in project management and events held in hotel venues.
• A minimum of 2 years of negotiation and contract Request For Proposal (RFP) experience.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Exemplifies ZERO’s culture of humble, hungry, and smart.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams/departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree in Business Management, Administration, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience within a hotel or nonprofit setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of work experience in project management, a hotel, or nonprofit setting.
• Completion of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as computer printer, calculator, and copier.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently move boxes and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds at events such as Run/Walks.
• Frequent movement across multiple different terrains/surfaces while outdoors at Run/Walks.

One of many reasons to join the ZERO team is because we offer great benefits!

• Unlimited PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan matching
• Employer paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA

This role will report directly to the VP, Events and will work closely with the Events team to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer.

This position is based remotely and candidates may live in any area within the United States. This position will require nationwide travel approximately 25% of the time.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to LaTondria Carter, Director, Human Resources at 202-935-5938 or latondria@zerocancer.org.

For further consideration, email your resume, cover letter, and salary expectation to hr@zerocancer.org with “Manager, Events” as the subject line. To learn more about ZERO Prostate Cancer, visit zerocancer.org.