Senior Manager, Events

Reports to: Director, Events 
Team: Marketing & Communications 
Location: Hybrid (remote/in-office as needed) 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Salary Range: $103,000 - $113,000 per year plus potential annual bonus up to 5%

Priority application deadline is January 6 with interviews beginning in mid-January.

About Eat. Learn. Play. 

Eat. Learn. Play. was founded in 2019 by Stephen and Ayesha Curry with the belief that every kid deserves more and should be given the opportunity and support to reach their full potential. For the past six years, we’ve been on an indelible mission to uplift an entire generation of youth. Within the Oakland Unified School District, we support children’s wellbeing through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources, and opportunities to play and be active. We take a whole child, whole school approach by providing the resources and support kids need to thrive at school and reach their full potential, including access to nutritious food, high-dosage tutoring, and sports and by transforming school spaces to ensure kids have equitable access to dignified, joyful places to eat, learn, and play, including transformations to schoolyards, cafeterias, libraries, and gyms.

About the Senior Manager, Events 

The Senior Manager of Events plays a key role in bringing Eat. Learn. Play.’s mission to life through joyful, high-impact experiences that engage children, families, volunteers, and community partners. Reporting to the Director, Events, this position helps plan, produce, and execute a wide range of events—from community activations and volunteer events to large-scale fundraisers and signature celebrations to partner engagements and VIP experiences. 

A skilled project manager with an eye for detail, the Senior Manager, Events thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at coordinating people, logistics, and partners to deliver exceptional experiences. This role also supports the planning and management of volunteer programs as they relate to event staffing, training, and recognition. Working as part of a small and dynamic team, the Senior Manager ensures all events reflect Eat. Learn. Play.’s creativity, operational excellence, and deep commitment to community. 

The position is based in Oakland in a flexible, hybrid work environment where employees are required to be in the office as needed, typically 1-2 times a week.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to: 

Event Planning & Execution 

• Lead day-to-day planning and execution for assigned events, from concept to completion. 
• Build and manage project plans, production schedules, staffing rosters, and run-of-show documents.
• Conduct site visits, support venue selection, and manage permitting and compliance needs. 
• Ensure all event logistics uphold high standards for accessibility, safety, and guest experience. 

Volunteer Program Management 

• Lead volunteer operations and experience for events, including scheduling, orientation, and day-of management. Manage recruitment of community volunteers and support Development team to facilitate volunteer recruitment and experience for partners and supporters.   
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop annual and event-specific volunteer recruitment strategies. Support partners with resources to directly recruit volunteers through their channels to meet goals.  
• Partner with the Events and Operations teams to enhance the volunteer experience and recognize contributions.  
• Manage volunteer registration platform as well as volunteer clearance process. 
• Ensure all volunteers have necessary information prior to event to ensure a positive and successful experience. 
• Serve as a key liaison between event leads and volunteer coordinators to ensure proper alignment and coverage. 

Budgeting, Vendor/Partner Coordination & Logistics Management 

• Serve as on-site lead for assigned events, overseeing setup, vendor coordination, and volunteer direction, providing clear communication and leadership to staff, partners, and volunteers during events. 
• Manage vendor relationships and partnerships, serving as the primary contact for onboarding, logistics, and communications  
• Oversee vendor load-in/load-out and on-site operations 
• Support sourcing of diverse, local, and minority-owned vendors in alignment with organizational values. 
• Oversee event budgeting and logistics, including expense tracking, invoice and credit card reconciliation, and supply inventories, ensuring efficient resource use and events delivered on time and within budg