Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing
issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
Our Development Events team designs and delivers high-impact events and experiences that deepen relationships, inspire leadership, and accelerate progress across our donor partner network. We are seeking an Events Coordinator to work within a fast-paced development team to support in-person events from conception to completion for some of the country’s top business and philanthropic leaders who are tackling the greatest challenges of our time.
How You Will Contribute
Event Planning & Execution Support
Support the planning of a broad portfolio of events—from large-scale Summits to small- and mid-sized gatherings, including salon dinners, nonprofit partner experiences, partner meetings and other strategic engagement events.
Manage aspects of event operations and logistics including execution of printed event and managing event supplies including nametags, place cards, signage, printed collateral, and other assets.
Provide onsite event support, including assisting with event materials, small meeting coordination, attendee assistance, troubleshooting, and other operational responsibilities to ensure seamless execution.
Partner Meeting Management
Coordinate the end-to-end meeting process across events, from initial requests and scheduling through onsite execution and post-event wrap.
Drive scheduling strategy, making real-time trade-offs and decisions to keep a complex portfolio of meetings running smoothly.
Prepare speakers and internal stakeholders ahead of each event through coordinated prep meetings, briefings, and proactive communication.
Manage Salesforce data integrity and the meeting request application, keeping information accurate and actionable throughout the event cycle.
Coordinate Attendee Experience
Manage attendee information across a portfolio of events, including RSVP tracking, guest preferences and accommodations, and attendee-facing communications and materials.
What You Will Bring
2+ years of experience in a professional office environment, ideally with event planning or coordination experience, including internships or extracurricular activities.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a sense of urgency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and keep stakeholders informed.
A service-oriented approach grounded in humility, professionalism, and openness to new ideas and feedback.
A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or project management platforms such as Workfront, Asana, or Airtable is a plus.
Ability to travel as needed to support events.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
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.
Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.
