Event Communications Manager

NationSwell is a one-of-a-kind executive membership and advisory firm for mission-driven leaders. Our Institutional Membership (IM) is an invitation-only program for leading companies, philanthropies, and investment firms. It is designed to help leaders advance their work in social impact, sustainability, philanthropy, and purpose-driven culture. The NationSwell Studio works with leaders in the impact space to create transformative social impact strategies, provide in-depth research and insights, engage key audiences, and more.

The Opportunity

NationSwell is seeking a highly motivated Event Communications Manager to join our internal Programming & Events team. Our next Event Communications Manager will be responsible for facilitating the planning, execution, completion, and ongoing success of our event email campaigns. The ideal candidate is a creative, technically savvy, proactive, and dedicated individual who can own the operational, tactical, and strategic lifecycle of email communications for our range of events. This role includes content creation, public relations, marketing, and social media engagement to ensure our events captivate, inform, and resonate with our target audience.

The salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. This is a remote position that must be performed from the United States.

How you’ll contribute 

• Create engaging content across multiple platforms (e.g., website, email campaigns, event programs, press releases, social media posts) to promote events and highlight key speakers and topics; develop and execute integrated communication plans for events, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with event planning and marketing teams to align communications efforts with overall event goals and branding; work with NationSwell Insights, Editorial, and Marketing teams for necessary email content and manage stakeholder approval.
• Prepare, schedule, and send internal and external event communications, including registration pages, event briefs, invitations, reminders, pre-event emails, resources, and follow-up emails; draft and manage event copy from templates. 
• Analyze the effectiveness of event communications strategies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support client service regarding event participation and engagement; manage our forward facing [email protected] inbox, replying to members, partners, and prospects and/or sharing with appropriate internal parties.
• Prepare and organize all written event materials, such as participant guides, lookbooks, and bio sheets, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible to the team internally and to the audience externally as appropriate.
• Analyze email metrics to identify trends and insights, and provide data-driven recommendations for future event email campaigns
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations in event communications.
• Monitor inboxes and social media channels during events to engage with attendees, amplify key moments, and manage any communications issues that arise
• Manage media relations, including media invites, press kits, and facilitating interviews with event speakers and organizers
• Occasional domestic travel and event management support required.

What are you like?

• Storyteller: You possess the unique ability to craft compelling narratives that captivate and engage audiences, translating complex ideas into relatable stories that resonate and inspire action.
• Curious: You strive to understand the big picture and how different pieces of the business fit together.
• Detail-oriented: You double-check spelling in every email and point out inconsistencies in pieces of writing.
• Entrepreneurial: You come up with new ideas to solve problems efficiently.
• Dependable: You do what it takes to get the job done and proactively communicate any roadblocks.
• Socially conscious: You show a demonstrated commitment to driving social, economic, and environmental progress and share our core values: Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Innovation, and Inspiration

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in communications, email marketing, or a similar role, preferably with experience in event promotion.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a knack for adapting tone and style to different audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency in social media strategy and analytics.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate them into effective communication strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams across different departments.
• Familiarity with content management systems, email marketing tools, and social media platforms: Cvent, Airtable, Canva, Salesforce, and Mailchimp preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules.

Benefits

We know that having a positive team culture is essential to achieving our goals, so we put time and effort into making NationSwell an encouraging, energizing, and exciting place to work. We are proud to be a certified B Corp. Here are just a few of the ways we celebrate our staff and culture at NationSwell.

• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, and vision insurance, an EAP, HSA, FSA, and a gym membership subsidy for you + your family
• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited paid time off and flexible schedules to encourage your work-life balance
• Giving Back: Paid time off for employees to volunteer for causes that matter to them and internal moments to celebrate it
• Transit: A fully-covered Citi Bike membership and pre-tax transit benefits to help you get to where you’re going
• Net Purpose + Culture Index: Measure of our employee’s sense of purpose and engagement with our Mission
• Your Savings: Employees are offered a 401k account, and we match a portion of each contribution

NationSwell is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a workforce that celebrates diversity and equity and believe that inclusivity plays an important role in our decision-making process, both in staffing and in work product.