Events, Organizational Support Manager

Michigan Afterschool Partnership

. Manage the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of events, conferences, statewide convenings, organizational meetings, and other activities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, project planning, and organizational coordination, with a strong focus on developing detailed project plans and managing multiple priorities. Exhibits exceptional organizational skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication to enhance collaboration across departments.

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Event ManagementProject ManagementOrganizational PlanningBudget ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningProject PlanningTimeline DevelopmentBudget MonitoringImplementation DocumentationResource CoordinationProblem SolvingDetail OrientationSchedulingEvaluation Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsInitiativeAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Planning ToolsTracking SystemsEvent Management Software

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OperationsStakeholder EngagementEquity CommitmentStatewide TravelOrganizational Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of events, conferences, statewide convenings, organizational meetings, and other activities
Develop and maintain event workplans, budgets, timelines, schedules, planning templates, and checklists
Coordinate venues, vendors, speakers, registration, accommodations, transportation, technology, staffing, materials, accessibility, and participant experience
Collaborate with staff, partners, and vendors to establish responsibilities, coordinate resources, communicate expectations, and complete deliverables
Monitor event planning progress, anticipate needs, identify challenges, and coordinate follow-up
Manage on-site event operations, troubleshoot challenges, and implement practical solutions
Monitor event budgets and expenditures, maintain financial records, and support reconciliation
Coordinate post-event evaluations and follow-up activities
Coordinate annual and ongoing organizational planning supporting the strategic plan, priorities, and departmental workplans
Develop and maintain comprehensive planning timelines covering events, initiatives, programs, meetings, deadlines, and deliverables
Maintain planning tools and tracking systems and develop new tools as needed
Support planning and forecasting by anticipating activities, resource needs, scheduling conflicts, and challenges
Monitor strategic plan milestones and organizational progress
Identify planning gaps, competing priorities, and delays; recommend solutions and coordinate preparations
Prepare planning materials, implementation documents, project resources, and progress updates
Support organizational projects, strategic initiatives, and special assignments with the Director of Operations
Coordinate cross-departmental activities, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables
Prepare meeting materials, document decisions and action items, and communicate responsibilities and next steps
Monitor workplans, initiatives, and commitments; communicate deadlines, provide reminders, and follow up with staff
Identify cross-departmental dependencies and communicate impacts of changes, delays, or competing priorities
Prepare progress updates and communicate outstanding needs and implementation concerns to the Director of Operations
Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator and Data Systems Coordinator on tracking, documentation, and communication
Identify opportunities to improve coordination, communication, and organizational follow-through
Support emerging organizational priorities, special projects, and additional initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of professional experience in event management, project management, organizational planning, nonprofit operations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience developing and managing detailed project plans, event timelines, and organizational schedules while coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities
Experience preparing event materials, planning resources, implementation documents, and other organizational materials
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex assignments, exercise initiative, solve problems, and consistently follow through with minimal supervision
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Strong strategic and systems thinking skills, with the ability to understand broader organizational priorities and recognize connections, dependencies, and potential impacts across projects, events, and departments
Commitment to equity and expanding OST access for Michigan youth
Willingness, availability, and ability to travel statewide and nationally, as needed
Typical workweek of seven and a half hour workdays, five days per week, with occasional weekend work and longer hours when deadlines warrant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical insurance
Employer-subsidized dental insurance
Employer-subsidized vision insurance
Employer-matched 403b
Other benefits averaging an additional 35% of non-salary benefit
Generous vacation
Paid time off