Program Manager, SF
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Business
Event Manager / Planner
Yes SF is a civic innovation hub within the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation. We support founders, coordinate climate and workforce programming, and create opportunities for collaboration across the city’s ecosystem. Our headquarters at 220 Montgomery Street serves as a community anchor and a high-volume event space that sees steady daily activity. The Program Manager ensures the space, the programs, and the relationships stay aligned and well‑supported.
Role OverviewThe Program Manager owns the production, execution, and promotion of Yes SF’s programming. This person runs point on events, logistics, partner coordination, and marketing workflows, making sure every experience feels intentional and polished. The ideal candidate is creative, operationally fearless, digitally fluent, and energized by fast‑moving community work. This is a front‑of‑house role for someone who thrives in a visible, high‑trust environment and enjoys coordinating people, details, and momentum.
CoreResponsibilities Programming + Event Execution
- Produce Yes SF programming across panels, showcases, workforce convenings, partner activations, community gatherings, and rentals.
- Own end‑to‑end event execution including logistics, invoicing, run‑of‑show, vendors, A/V, room design, guest flow, staffing, and on‑site production.
- Manage and maintain the programming calendar with strategy and precision.
- Deliver events that feel on brand, well‑timed, and thoughtfully run.
- Serve as the operational lead for partners hosting events at Yes SF.
- Gather requirements, set expectations, and translate needs into actionable plans.
- Build warm, reliable relationships that support recurring collaboration.
- Maintain clear communication with partners, guests, contractors, and internal teams.
- Prepare event assets, copy, promo plans, and distribution timelines.
- Draft descriptions, manage postings, support social promotion, and track visibility.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across public‑facing materials.
- Oversee daily readiness of the headquarters.
- Manage room setup, technology, catering, guest flow, breakdown, and overall operations.
- Maintain inventory, vendor relationships, and systems that keep the space running smoothly.
- Develop ideas for formats, experiences, and community engagement.
- Track feedback and identify patterns that inform future programming.
- Bring creativity and experimentation while keeping execution reliable.
- Experience in program management, event production, community programming, or experiential roles.
- Strong operational instincts and comfort managing many moving parts.
- Skilled in logistics, vendor management, scheduling, and on‑site production.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience supporting marketing workflows.
- High emotional intelligence, problem‑solving, and calm under pressure.
- Creative thinker who can build meaningful experiences.
- Background with coworking hubs, startup ecosystems, or civic spaces is a plus.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Yes SF Director Jenny Feinberg at
Salary Range$85,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.
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