Gestor Sénior, Eventos

Job Description

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation for the planet, people, and prosperity. As the world's largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, Greentown catalyzes ecosystems to provide entrepreneurs mission-critical access to labs, equipment, customers, capital, talent, community, and resources for business and leadership growth. Greentown is home to more than 250 startups and has supported more than 675 since its founding in 2011; these startups, with a survival rate of 88 percent, have collectively created more than 16,600 jobs and raised more than $12.5B in funding. We are entering a new phase of growth-strengthening our platform, expanding globally, and building more structured, scalable ways to serve our two core customer bases: startups and corporate partners. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

Position Overview

This cross-functional position reports to the Director of Startup Experience and Events and is responsible for leading the project management and execution of Greentown Boston's event strategy. In this highly collaborative role, the Sr. Events Manager works across multiple teams at Greentown Labs to develop high-quality programming that aligns with Greentown Labs' organizational goals and strategic objectives, with a focus on bringing people together to act on climate.

This person is able to work seamlessly with multiple stakeholder groups: colleagues, startups, corporate partners, industry leaders, executives, investors, and more, to offer a best-in-class event experience for all. The Sr. Events Manager must be incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and a team player with a knack for managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What you'll do

The Sr. Events Manager will focus on the following key objectives and priorities:

Event and Programming Leadership

• Execute Greentown Boston's event strategy and calendar, including development of programming themes, speaker outreach, session development, and strategic scheduling
• Partner with Leadership to align events, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities with organizational goals and priorities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful coordination, promotion, and consistent quality of internal and external events across all Greentown locations
• Oversee event budgeting, revenue tracking, data management, and performance analysis to inform strategy and maximize impact
• Continuously improve event systems, processes, and internal communications to drive operational efficiency and cross-departmental transparency

Third-Party Events and Event Sponsorship

• Lead third-party events, sponsorships, and paid tours, including pricing, positioning, collateral, contract development, and stakeholder management
• Manage the lifecycle of third-party event and sponsorship engagements, from inquiry management and opportunity vetting through execution and partner follow-up
• Collaborate with other departments to identify, cultivate, and secure strategic sponsorship opportunities

Project Management + Execution

• Drive the planning, project management, and execution of Greentown Labs' external events
• Lead event logistics before, during, and after events, including vendor coordination, catering, signage, space setup and breakdown, and onsite operations
• Oversee event operations and production workflows, including registration platforms, Zoom management, recordings, Q&A tracking, and related event systems
• Support internal teams and departments in the successful execution of their respective events

Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• A strategic and highly organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution
• A strong communicator and relationship-builder who works effectively across teams, partners, sponsors, and external stakeholders
• Passionate about community-building, innovation, and supporting the climatetech ecosystem through impactful events and partnerships

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in event strategy, event management, partnerships, marketing, or related fields, with experience leading complex events and cross-functional initiatives
• Proven experience managing events from concept through execution, including budgeting, logistics, stakeholder management, and post-event analysis
• Experience using event and project management tools such as Luma, Zoom, Airtable, CRM platforms, and related systems

What Success Looks Like

In your first 12 months, you will have:

• Delivered Greentown Boston's full event calendar on time and on budget, with consistent quality across signature programs, member events, and external programming
• Built and stewarded a healthy pipeline of third-party events, sponsorships, and paid tours, hitting revenue targets and maintaining high partner satisfaction
• Established clear, documented systems and workflows for event planning, vendor management, and post-event analysis that scale across the team and locations
• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Corporate Innovation, and Startup Programs to ensure events reinforce organizational priorities
• Produced post-event reporting and performance analysis that informs the next cycle of programming and demonstrates measurable impact to leadership and partners

General Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to enable candidates to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Communication: Regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone, and virtually/electronically
• Stationary Work: Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Mobility: Regularly moving around the office to interact with colleagues, access files, and attend meetings
• Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Additional Considerations

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site events or conferences.
• Late Hours: Evening work will be necessary for some events.

Work Location and Schedule

Greentown staff generally operate on a hybrid schedule, with expectations to be on-site at Greentown's incubator in Somerville, MA at least three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week. Occasional evening work will be expected to support and capture content at events. Our standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Be a part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to making a positive impact on the world
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
• Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation at year-end; incentive compensation is tied to organizational performance and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Greentown Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, status as a veteran, genetic information, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Greentown Labs seeks to fully represent our community and constituencies-particularly low-income communities and communities of color-to amplify those voices and provide opportunities to participate in the direction and leadership of the organization. We actively encourage candidates from broad, diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Greentown Labs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

At-will Employment

This job description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Greentown Labs is at-will, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by the employee or the Company at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 90,000 USD per year (Somerville)