Events Program Lead – Special Events, Virtual Programs

Effective Altruism Israel

. Design and produce small, high-stakes convenings for people shaping effective altruism .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event design and production, with a focus on creating high-quality attendee experiences and managing complex projects. Proficient in virtual event strategy, success metrics definition, and stakeholder engagement within the effective altruism community.

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Event Design and ProductionProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementVirtual Event StrategyCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event Logistics ManagementBudget ManagementSuccess Metrics DefinitionData InterpretationContent Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAutonomyTeam ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Event PlatformsAV EquipmentMarketing ToolsVirtual Collaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Effective AltruismEvent Theory of ChangeFunding ProposalsImpact ReportingEA Community Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and produce small, high-stakes convenings for people shaping effective altruism
Identify where new special events would add value and propose them
Set convening goals, attendee lists, selection criteria, content, sessions, and facilitation
Serve as the main contact for attendees and partner organizations
Secure participation from people with limited availability and navigate sensitive interpersonal and organizational dynamics
Own event logistics end to end, including venues, vendors, travel, accommodation, catering, AV, budgets, and onsite run-of-show
Establish follow-up processes to capture event outcomes
Contribute to funding proposals and impact reporting
Develop and own the virtual events portfolio and product strategy
Translate high-level aims into concrete virtual event designs
Design virtual events as experiments, define success metrics, measure attendee outcomes, and improve or retire products
Oversee execution of large virtual events, including platforms, speakers, marketing, volunteers, and attendee experience
Manage external contractors
Build and manage a team as the program grows
Report to the Head of Events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience designing and producing events from the ground up
Experience running events and delivering a high-quality attendee experience
Knowledge of the EA community, including key organizations, people, and ideas
Ability to articulate an event's theory of change and make trade-offs between competing goals
Experience managing complex projects with fixed deadlines and many moving pieces
Management experience with contractors, volunteers, or team members
Clear and credible written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently with substantial autonomy
Willingness to work intensely around event delivery deadlines
For Special Events Lead: deep EA context; ability to represent CEA professionally to senior people; ability to handle sensitive conversations; thorough attention to detail
For Virtual Program Lead: strategic and product thinking; ability to define success metrics, interpret attendee data, and iterate based on findings
Ability and willingness to travel internationally 3–10 times per year
US employees must be authorized to work in the United States; UK employees must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% unconditional 401k contribution for US employees
Private health insurance
Flexible work hours
$6,000 annual professional development allowance
$6,000 mental health support allowance
Extended parental leave
Ergonomic equipment
25 days of paid vacation
Remote work arrangement
Access to the Oxford, UK office
Travel to team retreats and in-person events