Global Events Manager

One Tree Planted is looking to hire a dynamic and versatile Global Events Manager to join our fast-paced Events team. The Event Manager’s primary responsibilities will be to lead the Community Forestry team of event coordinators responsible for delivering corporate and community volunteering events, to act as a primary point of contact and support for our Business Partners, and to oversee the execution of our three month-long community event initiatives with our planting partners.

One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, we are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts around the world. All by planting trees!

The ideal start date for this position is March 6th 2023.

POSITION PURPOSE:

A versatile position at a nonprofit that wants to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to our Director of Special Events
• Roles reporting to this position: Eastern USA Event Coordinator, Western USA Event Coordinator, Canada Event Coordinator, LATAM Event Coordinator, EMEA Event Coordinator, and Event Relationship Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Coordinator Management (50%)

• Lead and manage a global team of event coordinators, who specialize in coordinating employee engagement and community events in their geographic regions
• Oversee their workloads, manage capacity, and provide support when needed
• Conduct weekly check-in calls with coordinators
• Participate in business or planting partners calls alongside coordinators as needed
• Lead the hiring and training process of new coordinators

Planting Program Support (20%)

• Supervise the delivery of all planting programs (5+ employee engagement events)
• Work closely with the Event Relationship Coordinator to move event planning forward
• Develop a strong understanding of One Tree Planted’s employee engagement event opportunities, from tree planting to restoration work, in order to confidently share these event details with business partners
• Keep track of all moving pieces of a program with the relevant coordinators and Event Relationship Coordinator, including overseeing agreements and payments

Community Initiatives Management (30%)

• Oversee the planning and execution of three month-long global community event initiatives (Earth Month in April, World Environment Day in June, Plant a Tree Day in October)
• Formulate proposal forms to distribute to planting partners
• Facilitate review sessions with coordinators to select and confirm global events
• Oversee the execution of agreements, payments, merchandising orders, etc.
• Work closely with Marketing & Communications to ensure events are promoted on website and in social media
• Formulate report forms and ensure they are returned in a timely manner post-event

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Customer Service, Event Management, or a related field

• 3+ years experience in event management, with proven experience in delivering a portfolio of high-quality community or corporate volunteering events; experience in delivering environmental stewardship activities, a plus
• Comfortable working with team members located across different time zones and geographic regions (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC); willingness to work flexible hours to collaborate with colleagues in different time zones
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with other languages a plus
• Nimble and adaptive in a fast-paced work environment, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team while balancing multiple tasks at once to a high standard
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Proficient with Google Suite, and knowledgeable of platforms such as Salesforce, Airtable, ClickUp, Zoom, and Canva is a plus
• This is a remote-based position and applications will be considered from all geographic areas in North America
• International experience is a strong asset to understand the context of different cities and geographies

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

COMPENSATION:  typical starting range is $60,000-$65,000 USD which will be based on skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed.

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Health and Wellness plans for U.S. Staff
• Yearly bonus
• Retirement plans with competitive employer contribution
• Travel opportunities, international and domestic

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization.
2. Your resume.

One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.