Senior Events Manager

About 2LIFE COMMUNITIES 2Life has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965, with our residents at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive. To that end, we develop, own, operate, and provide supportive services to every one of our communities. In all we do, we advocate for and empower older adults to age with purpose and joy, meeting the integrated needs of seniors guided by our shared values of lovingkindness, community, and repairing the world. To learn more, please visit 2LifeCommunities.org.

2LIFE COMMUNITIES

Our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive.

Affordable HousingOlder AdultsAging in CommunityHealth and Housingand Lifelong Learning

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2lifecommunities.org

51-200 employees

Housing Programs

Brighton, MA

1965

Nonprofit

2.8k LinkedIn followers

• 2Life Communities has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable
• senior housing ecosystem since 1965. We develop, manage, and advocate for
• high-quality, affordable housing and services that support aging in community,
• helping older adults and their families enjoy stability, dignity, and peace of
• mind. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to
• live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive
• environment.
• 2Life Communities seeks a passionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior
• Events Manager to lead and execute a diverse portfolio of high-end donor-focused
• events.
• This role is critical in translating 2Life’s mission into impactful experiences
• that strengthen engagement, build key relationships, and elevate the
• organization’s visibility with donors, policymakers, community leaders,
• residents, and board members.  The Senior Events Manager will leverage strong
• leadership and project management skills to ensure all events from research and
• planning through on-site management and reporting are well-orchestrated,
• fiscally responsible, and deeply aligned with 2Life's mission.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across 2Life, from invitation creation to
• post-event analysis, the Senior Events Manager plays a key role in helping 2Life
• share its story and develop meaningful engagement with donors, policymakers,
• community leaders, residents, and board members.
• We are looking for someone passionate about hosting and running events. They
• must be detail-oriented and exemplify strong leadership skills.

• Develop and implement 2Life’s annual event calendar in collaboration with the
• fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and real estate departments to ensure
• strategic goal alignment.
• high-end donor events, including the annual fundraising gala,
• ground-breakings, ribbon-cuttings, donor gatherings, and tours.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of industry best practices to
• introduce innovative ideas that maximize engagement and participant value.
• Serve as an internal expert for colleagues, proposing new events, including
• conducting cost-benefit analyses, defining desired goals, and brainstorming
• best practices.
• Execute all operational aspects of event planning, including site selection,
• content and program management, collateral design/printing, audio/visual
• production, registration, logistics, and post-event evaluation.
• Oversee vendor management for caterers, event planners, and designers to
• ensure seamless service delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across 2Life (including fundraising, marketing,
• advocacy, real estate, site staff, and executive teams) to ensure consistent
• brand messaging and coordination across all events.
• Drive internal communications and stakeholder engagement to ensure broad
• awareness of upcoming events, volunteer needs, expected outcomes, and event
• success metrics.
• reconciliation to ensure optimal resource allocation and fiscal
• responsibility.
• Track event metrics, attendance, and feedback to evaluate performance and
• inform future strategy.
• commitments, and post-event reports, primarily utilizing 2Life’s Salesforce
• database.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Preparation, knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 5-7+ years of high-end event management experience, preferably in a nonprofit
• fundraising environment.
• Demonstrated experience executing a variety of events across wide-ranging
• goals, audiences, and stakeholders.
• Experience with donor databases and event management software (Salesforce and
• GiveSmart preferred).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to navigate working relationships across multiple teams with
• diverse goals.
• confidence to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record in participating in cross-team program management and
• close attention to detail.
• Autonomous and flexible work style, capable of managing moving targets and
• making independent decisions when necessary in a highly collaborative
• environment.
• We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our "Total Rewards"
• package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.
• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you
• and your family.
• Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and
• Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
• Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating
• holidays to use whenever you need a break.
• Family-Friendly: Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance
• for your furry family members.
• The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work
• performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an
• exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
• We desire to build and cultivate an environment that brings together an
• exceptional workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and
• perspectives.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Pet insurance