Regional CEO

  • Leads the achievement of performance targets across mission operations management, while also supporting blood donor initiatives

  • Serves as the public face of the Org, cultivating relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, media, and community leaders

  • Fosters a collaborative environment, develops service delivery capacity through volunteer engagement and partnerships, and oversees volunteer boards


About the Company

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else—it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

About the Job

The Regional CEO is accountable and responsible for achieving core mission delivery including performance targets in mission, fundraising, communications/marketing, volunteer services, operational management and supporting blood donor sponsorships and recruitment. They also serve as the face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives; the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors and their communities. The RE leads a team of regional functional officers and Executive Directors.

The Regional CEO is the primary supervisor of the regional functional officers and Executive Directors and partners in a matrix system structure with division leadership to ensure organizational programs are executed. The Regional Executive works with the Executive Directors in the chapter territories to develop and engage volunteer boards and community volunteer leadership. A key expectation is to build a diverse and an engaged regional employee and volunteer workforce representative of the communities served and who uphold the core values of the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

  • Key corporate responsibilities include delivery of overall targets/goals of the Region including service delivery, workforce engagement, biomed support, revenue, and expense. Maintain compliance with corporate governance, policies, and governmental regulations. Ensure sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income, expense, and all Red Cross assets. In partnership with division leadership, provide leadership and management of assigned staff, deliver Red Cross programs and services and uphold the core values of the organization

  • In conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President (DFVP), responsible for achievement of fundraising goals across their Region. Work closely with the DFVP in co-leading key regional staff and goals. Actively participate in developing fundraising strategies and fundraising efforts to grow financial resources within the Region

  • Responsible for building and cultivating strong external relationships with key organizations and community leaders. Partners include donors, blood sponsors, governments, corporations, civic organizations, military, and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies

  • Ensure strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction. Increase and leverage community awareness and commitment to the American Red Cross by being an active community participant. Ensure regular local media and social media communications regarding all Red Cross services and regional/national activities, consistent with regional/national communication strategies

  • Build a strong collaborative environment across all lines of service and business units in the region to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission. Provide leadership and strategy for improved performance. Ensure that community needs are communicated to the lines of services and business units and that the American Red Cross programs and capacity needs are communicated to the community

  • Build regional capacity for service delivery in all lines of service through program development and the engagement and retention of volunteers and partners. Ensure consistent, responsive, and timely delivery of high-quality services throughout the region. Ensure youth and young adults are engaged through a network of Red Cross Clubs which are integrated into the service delivery plans. May be called upon to serve roles in coordination with national response operations

  • Has oversight of Board Members and Community Volunteer Leaders within an assigned region or geographic area. Build and guide activities of Chapter Boards. Ensure diversity of board leadership, representation of major organizations and community leaders, and maintaining board committees that support the mission through advocacy, fundraising and service delivery. Lead and support the selection and engagement of diverse Community Volunteer Leaders who further the Red Cross mission in assigned geographic areas

  • Recruit, train, engage, and reward volunteers and to treat all clients, volunteers, guests, and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner, while maintaining a cooperative culture. Each member of the Regional Leadership Team is expected to work with a volunteer partner to ensure key volunteers are utilized to create depth within the function

  • For this level of position, the Region total revenue will be less than $15M

Qualifications

  • Education: Four year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required. Prefer Master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration. Proven track record in raising significant financial resources

  • Management Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities

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ACLU, District of Columbia, Hybrid, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn ACLU, District of Columbia, Hybrid, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Organizing Manager

  • Designs and implements comprehensive organizing campaigns, employing diverse tactics and adapting strategies to achieve campaign objectives

  • Cultivates strategic partnerships with external organizations and community leaders, expanding reach and building networks for effective advocacy

  • Recruits, trains, and manages volunteer teams, providing leadership and support to maximize volunteer engagement and impact on outcomes


About the Company

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.

About the Job

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.

The Organizing Manager will report to the Deputy National Organizing Director. This term-limited position is expected to end on September 30th, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • With assistance from a Deputy Organizing Director and National Organizing Director, design and lead complex, multi-tooled organizing strategies from planning to execution, on multiple campaigns at a time

  • Support the development of robust organizing goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets to achieve concrete political/policy outcomes on specific campaigns and other programming

  • Demonstrate ability to skillfully and strategically deploy many, key organizing tactics and tools, including but limited to [phonebanking, text banking, bird dogging, rallies, marches, picketing, canvassing, petitioning, social media storms, online action sessions or forums ] to advance policy/political outcomes

  • Demonstrate ability to manage consultants/contractors, and support efforts to ensure that performance is appropriate on the basis on pricing, quality and timeliness

  • Work in coordination with other senior stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff

  • Work hand-in-hand with policy counsels and campaign strategists in developing organizing plans and strategies, integrating them into broader campaign plans

  • Develop strategic partnerships that expand the ACLU’s influence in ways the ACLU would otherwise not have operating alone

  • Convene and execute on-the-ground organizing meetings and events in priority jurisdictions to support campaigns and other programming

  • Track programs’ progress to goals, highlights, and other data through standardized reporting templates, and demonstrate the ability to identify the need to and execute upon plan adjustments, as necessary

  • Produce clearly written and compelling call and text scripts for priority campaigns on tight deadlines

  • Closely track political developments and identify strategic organizing and advocacy opportunities for the ACLU

  • Leverage permanent volunteer teams (including the call team and text team) and recruit, train, and manage campaign-specific volunteer teams, either in person or remotely

  • Propose and implement the creation of new volunteer teams and systems that address the strategic and programmatic needs of ACLU campaigns

  • Leverage organizing tools (e.g. click to call tools, dialers, etc.) that are fundamental to volunteer teams and organizing strategies

  • Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions

  • Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment

  • Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, and/or local levels, including campaign management experience

  • Experience designing organizing strategy and executing organizing plans and tactics

  • Track record of success in grassroots organizing, volunteer training, issue advocacy and/or political program planning

  • Ability to work largely independently as well as within a team

  • Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills

  • Familiarity building, leading, and working within coalitions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure

  • Familiarity with earned media strategies

  • Ability to assess the needs and propose recommendations for resources to support campaign initiatives

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner

  • Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus

  • Comfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign execution

  • Willingness to travel

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Proc. Lead, Ocean & Climate

  • Manages ZEMBA's commercial tender process, overseeing the procurement of clean energy-powered maritime fuels

  • Leads the design, implementation, and oversight of the procurement strategy, including bid review, evaluation, and commercial negotiations

  • Involves relationship management with members, bidders, and partners, while also providing strategic input and program management for ZEMBA


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP) explores significant challenges with diverse thinkers and doers to make a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable society for all. We address critical energy, environmental, and climate change issues through non-partisan, non-ideological convening, with the specific intent of bringing together diverse stakeholders to improve the process and progress of policy-level dialogue. This enables EEP to sit at a critical intersection in the conversation and bring together diverse groups of expert stakeholders. In addition to energy and environmental policy, which the program has been addressing for several decades, EEP actively and purposefully engages in climate change policy—mitigating the effects of climate change, adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change, and the international cooperation needed to achieve these goals.

About the Job

The Procurement Lead is a leadership role within EEP supporting the Zero Emission Maritime Buyer’s Alliance (ZEMBA). The Procurement Lead will serve as the operational lead of ZEMBA’s commercial tender process, including managing the design, implementation, and oversight of ZEMBA’s procurement for clean energy-powered maritime fuels. This role is both strategic and operational in nature, and ideal for an individual who has passion for sustainability and a robust procurement background, creative problem-solving skills, strong project management, communications, analysis, and organizational skills required to lead a crucial pillar of this innovative initiative.

Key factors for success include experience facilitating interdisciplinary teams, demonstrated good judgment in the face of complexity, and an empathetic leadership style that welcomes new ideas and thrives in a relatively “flat” workplace structure. This position reports to the Senior Director for Ocean & Climate.

Responsibilities

  • Procurement Design and Implementation:

    • Lead process to develop, refine, execute, and manage ZEMBA’s procurement strategy for clean energy-powered maritime fuels and innovative technologies

    • Manage refinement of critical materials and resources required to operationalize ZEMBA’s procurement process, including bidder- and member-facing materials, eligibility requirements, evaluation framework, and more

    • Manage bid review and evaluation process, including identifying questions for bidders, leading discussions with bidders and fuel producers, and refining and documenting bid evaluation framework

    • Lead commercial negotiations with shortlisted bidders

    • Draft technical and strategic materials to facilitate decision-making throughout procurement process

    • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to inform future procurement rounds

    • Provide thought leadership on strategic focus of future procurement rounds and opportunities to maximize impact, including curiosity and willingness to bring ideas to new project areas where collective procurement can address thorny sustainability issues

  • Relationship Management:

    • Coordinate amongst EEP colleagues, technical advisors, and legal counsel to manage shared workload, drive toward project milestones, and engage in collaborative problem-solving

    • Lead Aspen team engagement with key knowledge partners on verification of service delivery members secure through ZEMBA process

    • Provide technical analysis and input to support member recruitment efforts and ongoing member education and engagement

    • Lead response to procurement-related questions from current and prospective members

    • Manage communications and relationships with prospective bidders, fuel producers, and other value chain actors

  • Program Management:

    • Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement, supply chain management, and logistics for Ocean & Climate team

    • Co-lead development and management of ZEMBA program plan and share accountability for delivering on key milestones

    • Provide technical analysis and strategic input to inform overarching initiative performance targets and metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, or related field

  • 10+ years work experience in corporate or federal procurement, logistics, and supply chain management

  • Experience managing corporate or federal procurement processes, specifically requests for proposals (RFPs)

  • Experience in global sourcing, understanding international markets, negotiation, and managing international suppliers

  • Familiarity with advanced market commitments a plus

  • Experience with corporate sustainability, climate or energy policy, alternative fuels, or carbon markets a plus

  • Strong proficiency in Excel-based modeling and analysis

  • Ability to distill complex and technical information and communicate effectively and succinctly through written and verbal means

  • Ability to manage time effectively, including meeting tight timelines, work autonomously and with a small team, and manage multiple processes and projects at the same time

  • Strong professional and diplomatic interpersonal skills

  • Strong customer service and solution-focused orientation – a “Yes, and” attitude

  • Willingness and ability to travel, as much as 10-30% of the time during certain times of the year

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Director of Scheduling

  • Orchestrates the First Partner's calendar by managing all scheduling, travel, and logistics, and ensures a seamless and productive workflow

  • Acts as the primary liaison between the Governor's scheduling, protective detail, and residence staff, maintaining synchronized schedules

  • Handles briefings, invitations, confidential matters, and streamlines office processes, facilitating efficient operations and meeting the First Partner's needs


About the Company

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, an award-winning filmmaker, and an influential thought leader on gender equality. Through her California for ALL Kids campaign, she is championing initiatives to support children’s mental and physical health, as well as provide families with the tools to build a solid learning foundation. And through her California for ALL Women campaign she’s making strides to build economic equity, equal representation, and advance a family-first agenda.Jennifer Siebel Newsom chose the title First Partner, as opposed to the traditional title of First Lady, to send a signal of inclusivity, recognizing that one day there will be a woman or LGBTQ+ Governor of California, and to elevate the importance of partnership and the need for, and benefits of, a caring, inclusive government.

About the Job

The Office of the First Partner seeks a Director of Scheduling and Special Assistant to the First Partner. This person works closely with the First Partner and her team to maintain a smooth workflow and productive schedule for the principal at all times. This is an incredible opportunity to work on a small, nimble, and fast-paced team at the center of the Governor's Office and further the work of the Newsom Administration.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently manage all aspects of the First Partner's calendar, coordinating in detail the logistical arrangements for all meetings and events

  • Manage and mentor one staff scheduler

  • Serve as the main liaison to the Governor’s Scheduling Team

  • Regularly communicate with the Governor's Protective Detail and necessary staff regarding schedule and daily movements of the First Partner

  • Regularly communicate with the home residence staff to synchronize the First Family’s schedule with the First Partner’s schedule

  • Manage all aspects of the First Partner’s travel arrangements to ensure trip objectives and goals are met

  • Produce and compile briefing materials for the First Partner and her Chief of Staff

  • Manage the invitation process for all meeting and event requests, responding to inquiries with the highest level of professionalism

  • Create and manage processes to streamline and increase efficiencies throughout the office

  • Manage general office tasks including gift and calendar reporting, printing, mail sorting, and paper filing

  • Handle confidential issues and information using discretion and excellent judgement

  • Provide occasional staff support for First Partner events

  • Ad hoc responsibilities as they arise to ensure the needs of the First Partner are met

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • 8+ experience in a fast-paced office environment

    • Ability to multitask and stay organized even among interruptions

    • Detail oriented with meticulous organizational skills

    • Excellent written and communication skills

    • Strong time management skills with ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously

    • Top-notch scheduling skills, including the ability to coordinate complex meetings and travel

    • Great research skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite

    • Flexibility outside of regular business hours for when scheduling issues arise

    • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times

    • Prior work with c-suite and executive level officials is preferred

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Director, Special Projects

  • Leads diverse projects for Comms & External Affairs, acting as a liaison between leadership, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring execution of strategic initiatives

  • Serves as a special projects advisor to the SVP, providing thought partnership, prioritizing key messages, and developing communication strategies

  • Drives project execution, facilitates decision-making, improves processes, and manages staff, while fostering strategic partnerships with stakeholders


About the Company

The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 70 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower. NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.

Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.

We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.

About the Job

The Director, Projects is a key role in supporting the clean energy transition in the New York State. The Director, Projects is responsible for planning, leading, and managing a broad range of projects and initiatives for the Communications & External Affairs team. This role will serve as a key liaison between the SVP of Communications & External Affairs, the team, departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, collaboration, and execution of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess high EQ and strong relationship building skills, coupled with exceptional organizational and leadership skills. This role will serve as a Special Projects advisor to the SVP.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project leadership and support to the Business Unit and strengthen management team relationships

  • Act as a thought partner to the executive leadership and participate in executive level decision making

  • Align Business Unit management and team on priority initiatives

  • Directly assist Business Unit Leader with the identification, management and execution of emerging priority initiatives and special projects

  • Prioritize and form key messages from stream of executive ideas and conversations

  • Partner in the development and management of the Business Unit Leader’s messaging and presentations. Develop plans for communicating key messages throughout the organization. Develop briefing documents and organize preparation materials and sessions prior to meetings/events

  • Provide insight to the Business Unit Leader about what the team and the division needs from them

  • Execute project initiatives, provide internal customer support, and drive functional excellence and process improvement. Drive milestone completion, organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for Leadership to facilitate efficient decision making

  • Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives and productivity

  • Interface with key personnel in business units and identify and elevate issues that need resolution. Facilitate meetings with external stakeholders including customers for developing strategic partnerships

  • Manage staff or contingent staff/contractors

Qualifications

  • Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree required

    • Advanced degree preferred

    • Demonstrated application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools to improve processes is required; certification is desirable

    • Minimum 7 years of professional level experience preferred

    • Minimum 3 years combination of supervisory, project management, and project implementation, or similar experience. Certification in a Project Management discipline, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and company Strategy

    • Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment

    • Resourceful with ability to take initiative, demonstrate strong sense of ownership over tasks, and work independently and creatively in a fast paced environment

    • Organization and the ability to establish and move forward in the execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives through coordinated project plans

    • Strategic, diligent and analytical thinker, with superior problem-solving skills

    • Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills in order to manage multiple competing priorities, simultaneously

    • Strong influencing and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability leverage relationships and work effectively across all levels of the business with all internal and external stakeholders

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including sharing ideas and information across diverse audiences and creating compelling presentations

    • Exceptional presentation and computer skills

    • Experience with executive management and board-level presentations and decision-making processes, preferred

    • Ability to observe confidentiality

    • Open-minded to experiment with new ways of working and business models

    • Excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment

    • Strategic thinker—ability to step back from the day-to-day to see the bigger picture

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New York State, Albany, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn New York State, Albany, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

Asst. Director, Shared Svcs.

  • Manages REC contract settlements, ensuring data accuracy and efficient use of systems like Salesforce and Jira, while leading a team of operations specialists

  • Produces key public reports, including the CES Progress Report, by authoring content and ensuring cohesiveness, while also handling funding petitions

  • Provides strategic leadership for operational improvements, including budget management and collaboration, to optimize performance


About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

The Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) team seeks a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individual with clean energy industry and program operational management experience to join the team as an Assistant Director in the Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives group. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on settling REC purchase contracts with large scale renewable generators, maintaining effective tracking and reporting of all LSR program data and manage LSR team operations including compliance with internal processes and policies and efficient and effective use of business systems such as Salesforce and Jira.

To be successful in this role, communication and writing skills are just as important as program management and operational experience. The Assistant Director will directly contribute to public-facing deliverables such as the annual CES Progress Report, CES Biennial Review, and yearly petitions to the New York State Public Service Commission for administrative funding. Not only will this role provide leadership for the creation of these documents, but the successful candidate will also author significant portions as needed along with ensuring a cohesive narrative throughout and between key program documents.

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team of highly skilled and experienced individuals in a fast-paced operations environment. This team’s work is at the very core of the Clean Energy Standard and ultimately enables the LSR team to succeed in its mission. This is a new role reporting to the LSR Director of Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives and represents an exciting opportunity to provide leadership in critical aspects of the Clean Energy Standard.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of LSR operations specialists, providing guidance, training and support to ensure the team is well-positioned to provide business operations as a service to the larger LSR program team

  • Oversee the end-to-end process of REC contract settlement ensuring continued accuracy and efficiency

  • Provide forward-looking strategic leadership to ensure the contract settlement process has the resources and business systems needed to scale commensurate with the increasing number of operating generators in the Large-Scale Renewable program portfolio

  • Oversee the continued evolution of NYSERDA’s business systems to track and report relevant programmatic data

  • Provide strategic insights based on data analysis to optimize contract settlements and program performance and further develop tools to monitor key performance indicators

  • Lead the Large-Scale Renewable program’s routine reporting tasks including the CES Annual Report, OPEN-NY data set and yearly administrative funding petition

  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Contracts and other relevant internal departments to ensure alignment across all deliverables

  • Work closely with the finance team to establish LSR team budgets, monitor financial performance, and collaborate on quarterly and yearly financial reporting obligations

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience working actively in one or more areas relating to Large Scale Renewables markets

    • Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Atmospheric Science, Business Administration or related technical field; and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    • Experience directly related to business process development, database management, real-time data acquisition and screening

    • Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines and budgets

    • A demonstrated record in managing multiple diverse and complex activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment

    • Ability to quickly identify and drive to the best possible solution when presented with a series of opportunities and constraints

    • Ability to develop, lead, and coach a team to achieve their potential

    • Excellent written and oral communication skill, including the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels

    • The ability to effectively produce materials Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Tableau and PowerPoint

    • Should be able to present technical presentations to a technical and non-technical business audience

    • Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability

  • Additional Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of renewable energy technologies

    • PMP or similar certification

    • Preferred: Master's degree and 6 years experience in areas such as: utility operations, energy pricing, energy contracting, renewable electricity generation, renewable energy markets, renewable project development, emissions trading and accounting, and clean energy policy

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Sr. Operations Manager

  • Spearheads direct mail projects, collaborates with vendors and clients, and supervises seasonal staff for efficient execution

  • Manages billing and invoices with accountants, and handles general office management duties to ensure smooth daily operations

  • Compiles election and voter research, and creates presentations for marketing and client use, focusing on spreadsheet and PowerPoint formats


About the Company

Since 1989, no political direct mail firm in the Democratic Party has been more successful at winning elections at every level than The Strategy Group. The Strategy Group has been at the front lines of electing Democrats from presidents and members of Congress to governors and local elected officials. We have been at the cutting edge of some of the most innovative public advocacy campaigns in the country. Our record of winning elections and shaping public opinion is tough to beat.

About the Job

The Strategy Group, an award-winning Democratic direct mail firm, is looking for a full-time, non-cyclical Senior Operations/Production manager in its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal applicant will have at least two years of operations and/or production experience, preferably (but not necessarily) working on campaigns or at Democratic committees or consulting firms. This position requires strong communication skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle many projects at once.

Responsibilities

  • Production

    • Managing direct mail production, including working directly with vendors and clients

    • Helping to hire, train and supervise seasonal production assistants

  • Operations

    • Working with our accountants to manage billing and invoices

    • General office management tasks

  • Data Analysis

    • Producing presentations and compiling materials for marketing

    • Compiling election & voter research results and preparing materials for presentation (primarily spreadsheets and PowerPoints)

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of operations and/or production experience, preferably (but not necessarily) working on campaigns or at Democratic committees or consulting firms

  • Strong communication skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle many projects at once

  • Experience with the following are preferred, but not required: Microsoft Office, VoteBuilder, Keynote, Smartsheet

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Director, Grants Management

  • Advocates for policies aligned with organizational values, provides strategic leadership, and fosters trust-based relationships with staff and grantees

  • Develops innovative grantmaking strategies, oversees systems, ensures compliance, and addresses end-user needs through feedback mechanisms

  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensures data integrity, and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, promoting professional growth and collaboration


About the Company

Founded in 2015 by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal expands opportunity and equality for all people through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We accelerate social progress by removing barriers that hold people back.

We strive to be creative and innovative in our work and flexible in the approach we take to solving problems. To date, we have invested in over 150 organizations, including nonprofits, private sector companies, venture funds, and advocacy groups that are on the frontlines of the issues we work on. Some areas we currently focus on: women in technology and innovation; women in public office; women and girls of color; adolescent mental health; paid family and medical leave; and caregiving.

Inspired by our founder, we reach across communities and sectors to bring together changemakers who can scale up proven ideas and catalyze new ones. We learn from their experiences, amplify their resources, then step back so they can lead. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible.

About the Job

The Director, Grants Management reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and leads a team responsible for a $1B+ Philanthropic Portfolio. The role will play an essential role in helping Pivotal in its current phase of growth and change. The Director will be responsible for growing and sustaining the compliance and operational aspects of Pivotal’s philanthropic gifts and grants toolkit. This role will lead the assessment of current approaches, and the development and adoption of new models and modes of working. The role provides guidance and support to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer on grantmaking and other matters. The Director is a key member and contributor to the Office of the General Counsel’s leadership team, helping champion a team culture that aspires to be efficient, effective, creative, forward-thinking, and responsive.

Success in the role requires a comprehensive and deep understanding of the practices, policies, processes, and systems that serve as the foundation of successful grants management in the philanthropic space. It also calls for dedication to collaborative and inclusive problem solving. The expertise to lead through periods of significant growth and change, with values of equity and belonging. The Director must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain trust, act with integrity, and foster an inclusive environment while driving impact and delivering results that align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Leadership

    • Advocate for grantmaking policies and practices that align with and support the organization’s values while prioritizing equity, belonging, and trust-building

    • Serve as a leader and guide in grantmaking and other related functions, facilitating creation and leading effective change of standard processes across the organization

    • Provide strategic leadership and thought partnership to the Foundation’s staff and grantees, regarding grantmaking practice, knowledge, and operations

    • Builds trusting relationships with respect and humility to drive impact and strengthen internal and external partnerships

    • Continually stay abreast of new developments in philanthropic approaches and tools, considering how they may enhance Pivotal's impact

    • Orchestrate team and organizational strategic planning and culture-building efforts that promote equity and belonging

    • Promote an inclusive environment where individuals can pursue learning and growth, support well-being, and help others thrive

  • Grants Management

    • Partner closely with grants, legal, finance, program, strategy, and IT teams to develop and implement innovative grantmaking strategies; maintaining tested approaches where possible, designing and implementing new ways when needed

    • Conduct long-term planning to ensure the success, sustainability, and “fit for purpose” of the organization’s grantmaking operations

    • Support the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, to create annual forecasts; monitoring grantmaking activities and ensuring steady workflows

    • Work closely with IT to supervise, assess, and improve grants management systems, encouraging universal adoption and efficient use

    • Build and maintain feedback mechanisms to ensure early detection of end-user problems, including partners; proactively adjust service, training, and communications to support unit objectives balancing effectiveness, efficiency, and equity

    • Oversee and lead communication and change management efforts

    • Solve problems and propel work forward by identifying challenges and developing strategic solutions that support program goals

    • Ensure Pivotal’s grantmaking processes and practices are in alignment with external laws and regulations, and internal controls as well as grants department best practices

  • Grants Life-Cycle Work

    • Be responsible for day-to-day grants management/compliance work by the team: sustaining high-quality service, anticipating work flows, distributing work to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

    • Maintain core values of the Grants team in day-to-day work, innovating to use Pivotal’s diverse toolbox to advance strategies and impact

    • Continually supervise operations and process performance by collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative metrics; ensuring mechanisms are in place to detect end-user issues

    • Collaborate with program and finance teams to maintain sufficient liquidity for grant disbursements

    • Manage data for all philanthropic vehicles in Salesforce; ensure data integrity to support the Program Strategy, Communications, and Executive Leadership teams

    • Work with the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and external legal counsel on more complicated philanthropic matters as warranted

  • Team Leadership, Development, and Collaboration

    • Lead the grants and contracts management team, including overseeing team structure, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, and performance management of senior level staff

    • Partner collaboratively across departments to drive a culture of continuous improvement

    • Develop each member of the Grants team to improve individual and team efficiency and effectiveness

    • Promote a team culture of continuous improvement and impact-orientation that values learning, a commitment to quality, and focus on the outcomes Pivotal aspires to in the world

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • 12+ years experience in grants administration, with 4+ in a strategic leadership role

    • Minimum of 4+ years of people leadership experience, demonstrating commitment to equity, belonging, and staff development

    • Proficiency using Salesforce and/or other platforms for grants management

    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Skills & Competencies:

    • Builds and maintains trust, acts with integrity, and fosters an inclusive environment

    • Drives impact through grantmaking initiatives and delivers high-quality work that leads to sustainable outcomes

    • Solves problems and propels work forward through strategic thinking and effective decision-making

    • Pursues learning and growth, demonstrating a desire to understand and learn, while supporting the development of colleagues and promoting well-being

    • Exceptional organization and time management skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet changing deadlines and requests, while strategically thinking ahead

    • Functional knowledge of multi-entity philanthropic organizations, their structures, and deregulation

    • Consistent track record of inspiring confidence, trust, respect, and transparency in a diverse team, including ability to inspire others to adopt change

    • Effective project management and cross-functional leadership including the ability to meet deadlines while working with multiple stakeholders

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to synthesize diverse information and make clear recommendations

    • High integrity, sound judgment in decision-making, and discretion with confidential matters and sensitive information

    • A well-developed sense of humor and ability to work with a team with varied strengths

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UChicago, Chicago, On-site, Early career Andrew DeZarn UChicago, Chicago, On-site, Early career Andrew DeZarn

Operations Manager

  • The Operations Manager optimizes operational efficiency, enhances staff and visitor experiences, and maintains resources across the Institute's locations

  • Responsibilities include overseeing operational workflows, managing office space and renovations, and coordinating equipment procurement

  • This key leadership team member also develops operational procedures, ensures facility functionality, manages IT needs, and assists with budget monitoring


About the Company

For more than 125 years, the University of Chicago has forged its own path. This has led to new schools of thought and a transformative education for students, and laid the groundwork for breakthroughs across the sciences, medicine, economics, law, business, history, culture, the arts, and humanistic inquiry.

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth leverages the University’s unique legacy and resources to balance the risks of a changing climate with the essential need for human progress. It does so by combining frontier research in economics and climate policy, and key energy and climate technologies, with a pioneering approach to education that provides a 360-degree understanding of the climate and growth challenge. The Institute also seeds interdisciplinary research that explores new topics in this ever-evolving field and deploys practical, effective solutions in countries central to this challenge.

About the Job

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is seeking an Operations Manager to drive the execution of critical operational functions and ensure seamless day-to-day activities across the institute. This role oversees all operational workflows, manages physical office space utilization, and coordinates procurement of specialized equipment and supplies to meet the needs of ICSG staff. Serving as a key member of the Institute’s leadership team, the Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing staff and visitor experiences, and maintaining resources across the Institute’s locations. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this individual will deliver high-quality service coordination and ensure the smooth operation of the Institutes’ facilities and services.

Responsibilities

  • Independently performs high-level operational duties in support of the Institute’s functions, including support for all departments, programs, and initiatives

  • Oversees renovation projects across multiple spaces, managing timelines, budgets, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion

  • Makes recommendations to leadership (Faculty & Executive Director) on space allocations

  • Oversees office functions by developing and implementing efficient operational procedures and policies to support organizational goals for the Institute’s many spaces

  • Ensures optimal functionality and cleanliness of facilities within the Institute’s portfolio by conducting routine inspections, coordinating maintenance and repairs, managing work orders and custodial services, and submitting capital project requests as needed

  • Oversees allocation and management of all workspaces and storage spaces: tracks access, use, and availability of offices used by short-term visitors, fellows, researchers, and staff; oversees contractors on improvements or changes to office spaces; and acts as the first point of contact for visitors with requests related to offices and building access

  • Determines the legitimacy of access and manages facility access via CBORD, keys, and short-term access cards. Observes and reports any security issues or irregularities in and around facilities in the Institute’s portfolio

  • Receives requests for facilities services and supervises delivery of appropriate services. Oversees telephone services, email correspondence, and mail distribution

  • In coordination with the Human Resources Manager, coordinates IT equipment for new hires and assists with the general onboarding as needed, as well as off-boarding of staff and visitors

  • Works with Social Services Computing Systems (SSCS) and Central IT Services to update machines and add new employees into the system. Maintains printers/copy machines and tracks equipment

  • Provides coverage during coverage gaps due to absence, leaves of absence, vacancies, etc.

  • Responsible for training office staff on office procedures and compliance protocols. Coordinates special projects

  • Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendors contracts. Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit

  • Researches and analyzes data to create reports, and may create other reports for grants and contracts

  • Performs other related work as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

    • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

    • Knowledge of procurement, finance, and HR systems

    • Possess a passion for making organizations and teamwork

    • Self-starter with high level of attention to detail

    • Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills

    • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

    • Excellent organizational skills

    • Interest in overall employee experience and positively impact that experience

    • Work both independently and as a team member

    • Superior degree of professionalism

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City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Budget Analyst

  • Performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy, analyzing budget requests and advising on operational needs

  • Develops financial concepts for planning and control, conducts financial performance analysis, and plans budget procedures for assigned departments

  • Assists departments with budget preparation, develops multi-year forecasts, analyzes performance measures, and creates budget monitoring


About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions of the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy. The position analyzes budget requests of assigned departments, programs and funds, and acts as a primary source providing advice in the development of operational needs, new initiatives, estimated costs and expenditures needed to finance programs and operations. Works with assigned departments, programs, and funds, in the development of the annual budget; participates in the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations and allocations. Presents budget recommendations to the Budget Director, Deputy Budget Chief, and Budget Chief.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control

  • Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance

  • Plans and carries out budget procedures for one or more departments including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues

  • Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and budget analysis for financial reports

  • Assists departments in the preparation of department budgets and budget materials

  • Reviews and makes recommendations on department budget proposals

  • Assists in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for department expenditures and revenues

  • Reviews department performance measures

  • Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report

  • Provides support and assists with special studies that require data compilation

  • Analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations

  • Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation

  • Performs ad hoc analysis and collaborates with senior peers on special projects

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a closely related field

    • 5 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management

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Sr. Director, Operations

  • Oversees operations for the Strategic Advocacy Department, managing budgets, contracts, workflows, and the CPO's schedule to maximize efficiency

  • Leads and contributes to policy research, developing briefs, reports, and memos while ensuring accuracy and relevance of all departmental outputs

  • Facilitates cross-functional collaboration, acting as a liaison between teams and the CPO to drive alignment on shared goals and initiatives


About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The Senior Director of Operations to the Chief Policy Officer (CPO) is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and seamless execution of priorities across the Strategic Advocacy Department. This individual will oversee high-level operations, manage projects, and contribute to the development of policy initiatives and deliverables. Acting as a trusted adviser to the CPO, the senior director will play a pivotal role in driving collaboration across teams, tracking progress on key initiatives, and ensuring that the department’s outputs are timely, accurate, and impactful.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in research briefs, operations, and leadership. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and a proactive mindset to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution. This role requires a dynamic person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to advancing the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership

    • Oversee the Strategic Advocacy Department’s operations, including managing contracts, budgets, and workflows to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for operational matters, resolving issues promptly and effectively

    • Working with his executive assistant, analyze and manage the CPO’s schedule, priorities, and communications to ensure focus on high-impact activities

    • Prepare briefing materials, research summaries, and presentations for internal and external meetings

    • Track and monitor projects, initiatives, and deliverables to ensure that deadlines are met and goals are achieved

  • Research and Policy Support

    • Lead and contribute to developing policy briefs, reports, and other deliverables that align with the CPO’s priorities

    • Conduct research and draft memos on key areas, synthesizing findings into actionable insights

    • Ensure the accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of all outputs produced by the Policy teams

    • Stay informed on emerging policy issues, research methodologies, and best practices to enhance the department’s work

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Facilitate collaboration between the Policy teams and other teams across the organization to ensure alignment on shared goals and initiatives

    • Lead or support cross-functional campaigns, initiatives, and projects, driving coordination and accountability among stakeholders

    • Act as a liaison between the CPO and other teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and follow-through on priorities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s advanced degree (e.g., M.A., M.P.A., J.D., or Ph.D.) in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field strongly preferred

  • 10+ years of experience in research, policy analysis, or a related field with at least 5 years in a leadership role

  • Demonstrated experience managing teams, initiatives, and projects

  • Experience working in policy, government, advocacy, or a mission-driven organization is highly desirable

  • Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights

  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring quality and timeliness

  • Exceptional organization and time management and a keen eye for detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to present research findings to diverse audiences

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

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Evercore, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Evercore, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Exp. VP, Corporate Events

  • Develops and implements event strategies aligned with business goals

  • Delivers exceptional client experiences by planning and hosting high-profile events that reflect the company's brand

  • Manages event logistics & operations and oversees event planning, vendor relationships, and budget management


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President/Director to join our Corporate Events Team. In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including employee engagement initiatives and client-focused events

    • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand objectives and tailor events accordingly

    • Plan and host high-profile, client-facing events, ensuring an exceptional experience that reflects the company’s brand and values

    • Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, understanding their needs to enhance event personalization and impact

    • Organize and execute internal events, including leadership retreats, training programs, employee recognition events, and team-building activities

    • Foster a strong company culture through engaging and innovative event experiences for employees

    • Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and service providers to optimize value and ensure budget adherance

    • Ensure that local office social events and off-sites are compliant with firm-wide standards and policies

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic

  • They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn

  • Bachelor’s degree;

    • professional certifications in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP, etc.) are a plus

  • 8–12 years of experience in event management, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry

  • Proven track record in planning and executing high-profile client events and internal corporate initiatives

  • Client-first mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service

  • Expertise in managing complex event logistics, including hybrid and virtual formats

  • Strong understanding of client relationship management and a high commitment to exceptional client service

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, clients, and vendors

  • Proficiency in event management tools and platforms and familiarity with CRM systems

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Evercore, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Evercore, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Director, Corporate Events

  • Develops and implements event strategies aligned with business goals

  • Delivers exceptional client experiences by planning and hosting high-profile events that reflect the company's brand

  • Manages event logistics & operations and oversees event planning, vendor relationships, and budget management


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President/Director to join our Corporate Events Team. In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including employee engagement initiatives and client-focused events

    • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand objectives and tailor events accordingly

    • Plan and host high-profile, client-facing events, ensuring an exceptional experience that reflects the company’s brand and values

    • Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, understanding their needs to enhance event personalization and impact

    • Organize and execute internal events, including leadership retreats, training programs, employee recognition events, and team-building activities

    • Foster a strong company culture through engaging and innovative event experiences for employees

    • Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and service providers to optimize value and ensure budget adherance

    • Ensure that local office social events and off-sites are compliant with firm-wide standards and policies

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic

  • They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn

  • Bachelor’s degree;

    • professional certifications in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP, etc.) are a plus

  • 8–12 years of experience in event management, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry

  • Proven track record in planning and executing high-profile client events and internal corporate initiatives

  • Client-first mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service

  • Expertise in managing complex event logistics, including hybrid and virtual formats

  • Strong understanding of client relationship management and a high commitment to exceptional client service

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, clients, and vendors

  • Proficiency in event management tools and platforms and familiarity with CRM systems

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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