The Events Manager will be a key member of the team, pivotal in bringing Scholars of Finance's gatherings to life. Responsibilities span event strategy, logistics, volunteer leadership, speaker and Corporate Partner coordination, and on-site execution. You will collaborate with team members, student leaders, donors, and partners to plan and deliver world-class events that advance the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

Oversee student planning of 8-10 annual regional Leadership Symposia across the United States, ensuring all logistical aspects are organized, including venue selection, speaker recruitment, budgeting, and sponsorship
Organize and execute a virtual career fair each year with 20+ partners and thousands of students
Collaborate with student leaders and external partners to develop engaging event agendas and secure high-profile speakers
Build and manage detailed run-of-show plans, timelines, and budgets, and lead flawless on-site execution from setup through teardown
Manage event timelines and cross-functional coordination, ensuring all stakeholders—including Marketing—are aligned from planning through execution
Manage vendor, venue, and sponsor relationships, negotiating logistics and resolving issues in real time
Assist in the planning and delivery of fundraising events, and bring together leading executives to fund our mission and programs
Capture and apply post-event learnings, tracking attendance, satisfaction, and other success metrics to continuously improve each event
Streamline, consolidate, and optimize all event operations to drive efficiency, leverage, and scale
Coach and motivate student volunteers to assist with Leadership Symposia and local partner events
Ensure SOF's mission, vision, and values are powerfully brought to life through every event experience

Requirements

3-5+ years of corporate and/or Non-profit event planning experience, showcasing a growth-oriented trajectory, experience with conferences preferred.
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience of having full ownership and managing events of various sizes and complexities, from conception to execution
Demonstrated expertise in event logistics—venue selection, vendor and speaker coordination, budgeting, and sponsorship
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in event and project management tools and Google Suite
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time, including some nights and weekends, for SOF conferences, fundraising events, and quarterly management team off-sites across the United States
Prior experience thriving in a remote work environment for a significant period of time, able to self-motivate without constant oversight
You want to work on a high-performance team that is striving for excellence
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Passion for our mission, transforming the finance system and impacting student lives
Commitment to developing ethical and morally sound leaders and a belief in finance as a force for good
Willingness to contribute beyond your job description and do whatever it takes to push the mission forward
Humility to be both a leader and a “do-er.” After building a strategy, you’ll roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get it done.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a heavily cross-functional environment
Embraces collaboration and discussion - no “lone wolfing”
Can work independently and meet deadlines without continuous oversight
Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. Is something broken? Fix it.
Thrives in a high-paced “startup-like” environment of high output and expectations.

Nice to have

Experience working with college students and finance professionals
Network in the finance sector and experience collaborating with global teams
Proficiency in AI tools like Claude, Notion, and Gemini
Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field

Benefits

401k match (100% match up to 5% of the base salary)
Pre-tax reimbursement for healthcare expenses
Generous paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO; all federal holidays off
Quarterly in-person team off-sites
High-growth culture to accelerate your professional development
Focus on ensuring all team members thrive holistically