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Events Associate

Posted on 17 January 2019

Company
Ellevate Network 
Industry
General Business 
Location
New York, NY  

Looking to get experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven company? Ellevate Network is a community of professional women committed to helping each other succeed. We are committed to working with employees who believe that if we get diverse voices, and especially those of women, to the table where decisions are made we can have a more just and equitable world. We have a diverse team, and we all believe in the power of women and the power of community to change the world.

Located in NYC, we are looking for an Events Associate to join our growing team and company. We’re looking for someone passionate about creating opportunities for our community to connect in-person and providing high-touch service to our partners; you’re right for the position if you’re a born event planner, problem-solver, a self-starter, organized and adaptable, and have strong communication skills. Experience in event planning and client management is a must.

What to expect in this role:

  • You’ll join a small, collaborative, tight-knit B Corp with a purpose: equality for all.
  • You’ll enjoy a high level of responsibility and ownership over impactful events, including planning signature events like our Mentoring Meetups, high-profile panels, impactful workshops, and large portions of our annual Mobilize Women Summit.
  • You’ll influence, innovate, and provide creative input on Ellevate programming, from topic and speaker selection, to decoration and design
  • You will have access to Ellevate network of resources, speakers, events, and content.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • You’ll develop and execute an exciting, innovative calendar of events, from start to finish
  • With our status as a B Corp in mind, you’ll ensure that our content is accessible and representative of all voices from our community, reflects our values, and provides our community with actionable experiences
  • You’ll be our go-to for speaker confirmation, event logistics, vendor management, and registration review
  • You’ll rely on your warm and professional communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, via email, phone, and in-person
  • You’ll work with chapters to help them plan and deliver signature Ellevate events
  • You’ll work with Corporate Partners to exceed their expectations on contract deliverables
  • You’ll conduct site visits to source amazing venues
  • You’ll manage shifting priorities and deadlines to execute multiple events across a tight timeline
  • You’ll develop and stick to an events budget, and drive event profitability

Who will be successful in this role?

  • You have excellent written and oral communications skills
  • You are poised and personable when working with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • You demonstrate strong leadership skills and adaptability
  • You’re detail-oriented, with an ability to organize and convey information to all parties involved
  • You have a patient and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude to match
  • You are proactive, have a sense of urgency, are efficient, and have excellent time management skills
  • You have an ability to adapt to changing environment and different tasks
  • You must be able to attend all Ellevate Network events, usually after-work on weekdays (typically one per week)
  • You’re passionate about Ellevate’s mission and to helping professional women advance

    Benefits of Working at Ellevate:

  • Flexible Work Hours & Locations
  • Unlimited Vacation Time
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Parental leave policy
  • Retirement savings plan (401k)
  • Time off to volunteer
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Full access to Ellevate’s resources, speakers, events, and content.
  • Beautiful office with snacks, cold brew, wine, Bagel Fridays, etc.

At Ellevate Network we believe that there is power in diversity. We value different perspectives and recognize that they help us grow.

Ellevate Network is an equal opportunity employer and as such recruits, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.