Events Manager

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Full Time Management California, South Lake Tahoe, CA, US

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

Reports to:

Development Director

Salary:
Starting at $56,000

Employment Term:
Full-time, year round

Position Type:
Remote

Location:

Applicants should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our office locations in Eagle County, CO, Summit County, CO, Denver, CO, Lake Tahoe, CA/NV, and Park City/Salt Lake City, UT.

At SOS, we build belonging, opportunity, and community through the mountains and the transformational power of mentorship. Since 1993, we’ve served over 80,000 youth across 10 states and 15 communities in our skiing and snowboarding programs. Our programs are about more than skiing or snowboarding—they’re about helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and life skills that empower them to navigate their futures.

We’re proud to be building a justice-centered organization where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. Our team deeply believes in equity, representation, and cultural responsiveness—and we’re committed to doing the work, both with our youth and one another. If you care about social justice, community, and youth development—we want to meet you.

SOS Outreach is seeking an Events Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a national portfolio of mission-driven events. Events are central to advancing our work—bringing our community together, funding our programs, and stewarding the donors and partners who make our impact possible. This role is ideal for a purpose-driven, relationship-oriented, and detail-focused professional who thrives at the intersection of community-building, storytelling, and fundraising.

The Events Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of events – community celebrations, intimate donor gatherings (“house parties”), on-the-mountain experiences, and donor appreciation events – showcasing our impact, deepening engagement, and advancing fundraising.

This role owns the full event lifecycle—from vision-setting and fundraising goals through execution and follow-up—ensuring each event delivers strong return on investment, strengthens relationships, and reflects the SOS brand and values.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Events Manager is a key member of the Development team and collaborates closely with leadership, marketing, and program staff.

Events Strategy, Planning & Execution (≈50% )

Partner with the Director of Development to design and deliver the annual events portfolio—including community celebrations, intimate donor gatherings (“house parties”), on-the-mountain experiences, and donor appreciation events —aligned with SOS development goals and organizational strategy.

Set event vision, target audience, objectives, and success metrics (fundraising, stewardship, community-building, and brand awareness).

Own end-to-end event strategy, planning, production, and on-site execution—including invitations and communications; guest lists and targeted outreach; venue and vendor management; speaker programming and run of show; volunteer and on-site staffing; fundraising assets and donation systems; branded materials and raffle procurement; and on-site management from setup through teardown.

Manage post-event communications and follow-up, including thank-you emails and targeted donor follow up, in partnership with Marketing.

Own guest strategy end-to-end to ensure strong attendance and the right mix of attendees, partnering with hosts, senior leadership, and board for targeted outreach and disciplined follow-up.

Serve as the primary point of contact for events, leading internal and external communication and delivering clear, timely updates to teams, hosts, and partners to maintain alignment and momentum throughout planning.

Oversee grassroots and partner-led events strategy by developing streamlined standard operating procedures and toolkits that enable partners and…