.Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.The growing Stand Together Music, Sports & Entertainment team is building a community of artists, entertainers, and industry organizations that are collectively using the unique power of music to inspire and supercharge social progress.*The Manager, Events and Activations must be located in the DC metro area, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY OR Nashville, TN.*The Manager, Events and Activations manages the development, execution and scaling of go-to-market event strategies and activations across music, sports and entertainment partnerships designed to accelerate social impact. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, a project management mindset as well as an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to lead and/or support the creation of memorable experiences that drive awareness and engagement.Your Responsibilities IncludeBuilding and executing a portfolio of existing activation opportunities for Stand Together including timeline management, vendor management, overseeing onsite setup and breakdown, and ensuring smooth, vision-aligned execution throughout.Working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to conceptualize, develop, and execute future event and activation opportunities.Ensuring that all events are linked to clear objectives, maximizing our return on investment, furthering brand awareness, and supporting overall business goals.Sourcing and managing production companies, agencies, and/or vendors, ensuring that they are meeting the specific vision, direction, and guidelines set forth by Stand Together and our social impact partners.Compiling and analyzing event results against key performance indicators and implementing improvements for future events.Domestic travel (30-40%) including evenings and weekends.Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization5+ years of event and production experience, including experiential and brand events.Strong project management skills, including the capacity to manage multiple efforts at the same time in collaboration with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Familiarity with B2C and B2B event practices, including trends, influencers, catering, music, etc.Experience in developing events, programs, and/or activations with measurable outcomes.Openness to the complexity of a highly matrixed organization and the curiosity to ask about it.Strong communication skills, a solutions-oriented approach, and poise under pressure.Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and exercise good professional judgement
