Senior Events Manager

Re:wild protects and restores the wild. We have a singular and powerful focus: the wild as the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human health crises. Founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild is a force multiplier that brings together Indigenous Peoples, local communities, influential leaders, nongovernmental organizations, governments, companies and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need. Learn more at www.rewild.org.

Re:wild seeks an innovative, entrepreneurial, experienced, and dedicated Senior Events Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and execution of all organizational events. This person will design, lead and execute extraordinary experiences – from immersive, world-class galas to intimate dinners – that deliver lasting impact and mobilize philanthropists, investors, influencers, and partners at the highest level.

Every Re:wild event should feel unforgettable, bringing our mission to life with creativity and purpose. The Senior Events Manager will be the architect of these experiences, ensuring they are flawlessly executed, mission-driven, and transformative. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and project management skills, the ability to oversee external event planners, and experience with major philanthropists. The Senior Events Manager will report to the Director of Philanthropy Partnerships, with a dotted line to the Chief Communications Officer; and work in close collaboration with Re:wild’s Philanthropy, Conservation Programs, and Marketing and Communications teams.

Re:wild’s unique model, with core donors funding all the overhead of the organization, allows 100% of philanthropic support to flow directly to programmatic work with local partners. Events are key to raising and leveraging support for on-the-ground impact, making this role critical to our core philanthropic strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Event Program Strategy & Management

• Design a compelling and targeted annual events plan and calendar that advances Re:wild’s philanthropy and conservation goals.
• Effectively and passionately articulate and implement Re:wild’s event goals, from vision to execution.
• Lead creative event concept development.
• Oversee and approve event invite lists and invitations.
• Manage Re:wild event committees, external event planners, event staff and volunteers, ensuring exceptional standards across all events.
• Manage the execution of the event on-site, troubleshooting issues and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

Event Fundraising and Communications

• Oversee all communications and marketing of events, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Lead efforts to securing corporate sponsorship for events.
• Coordinate event fundraising with Philanthropy Team, including host sponsorships, table and ticket purchase, auctions, event donations, and other event-driven fundraising.

Administration & Operations

• Plan, prepare and manage event budgets and timelines.
• Negotiate and secure rates and contracts with vendors (e.g., catering, venues, A/V) and coordinate all logistical aspects, including staffing, transportation, and equipment.
• Coordinate event finance and administration with the Operations Team.
• Track and report on fundraising outcomes, donor engagement, and ROI for events.

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Projected salary range of $80,000-120,000 with the final determination commensurate with experience.
• Re:wild provides medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering up to 68-100% of the premiums. Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
• Re:wild observes 16 paid holidays each calendar year. Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave and 2 volunteer days.
• Hours: The position will occasionally require working outside of normal business hours to engage with staff located in different time zones around the world.
• Travel: Significant travel, both in the US and internationally.