Program Manager- Membership & Events

Job Title:
Membership & Events Program Manager
Company:
Sketch Pad

Location:

Chicago, IL (Ravenswood Area, On-site)
Type:
Part-Time (Approximately 20 hours per week)
Compensation: $30 per hour or more, based on experience About Sketch Pad

Sketch Pad is a vibrant, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering meaningful connection, creativity, and community engagement. Located in Chicago's Ravenswood area, Sketch Pad brings together members, partners, and community leaders through thoughtfully curated programs, workshops, and events designed to deepen relationships and animate shared space.

As Membership & Events Program Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and execute community programs and events that strengthen member engagement and partner collaboration. This role is ideal for a warm, organized, and proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys bringing ideas to life from concept through execution. You will play a central role in creating welcoming, inclusive, and professionally run experiences that build community and advance Sketch Pad's mission.

Plan, coordinate, and execute member programs, workshops, community gatherings, and partner-hosted events

Serve as the primary contact for all program logistics, including scheduling, invoicing, and coordination of space, technology, and food

Welcome and host speakers, facilitators, partners, and guests to ensure a warm, inclusive, and professional experience

Coordinate with members and external partners to communicate and uphold event policies and logistics

Order, organize, and maintain program and event supplies

Track attendance, gather participant feedback, and support post-event follow-up

Lead community-building communications, outreach, and relationship management efforts

Represent Sketch Pad at community events and meetings as needed

Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, community engagement, or related field

Experience working in or with nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven organizations

Familiarity with and appreciation for Chicago's Jewish community and organizational landscape

Comfortable welcoming guests, facilitating logistics, and troubleshooting in real time

Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools such as event platforms, CRM systems, and Canva

Availability for occasional evenings and weekends for events

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed

Competitive hourly compensation of $30 or more, based on experience

Flexible, part-time schedule (approximately 20 hours per week)

Growth opportunities within a dynamic, mission-driven organization

Collaborative, community-focused work environment

Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening engagement and building meaningful community connections