Events Manager

Overview

The JCC Greater Boston Events Manager plays a pivotal role in bringing people together through partnerships that create meaningful, engaging, and well-executed events that reflect the heart of our community and the organization s mission. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Operations and Risk Management, this position oversees the logistical aspects of all events and collaborates with teams across Marketing, Membership, Development, Facilities, HR, and other departments.

The role also has responsibility for the full lifecycle of some organizational events, ensuring every event embodies our values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation. The Events Manager translates program goals into impactful experiences that strengthen engagement, build relationships, and elevate the organization s visibility. Examples include major fundraising galas, community Shabbat dinners, wellness expos, and external rentals in our state-of-the-art theater.

The role emphasizes planning, execution, and fiscal responsibility aligned with the organization s mission.

JCC Greater Boston is committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive to provide an open and welcoming setting for all. Our core values are Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation.

Note:

Responsibilities are not limited to the items listed below.

• Event Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual event calendar aligned with fundraising, engagement, and programmatic goals.
• Partner with Development, Marketing, HR and Program teams to design events that advance donor relationships, community connections, and organizational visibility.
• Translate organizational priorities into engaging event experiences that reflect our mission and values.
• Create and manage event concepts, timelines, budgets, and post-event evaluations to measure impact and ROI.

• Lead the end-to-end planning and logistics for all organizational events, including annual galas, donor cultivation and stewardship events, and campaign launches.
• Coordinate all logistical details—venue selection, vendor management, catering, décor, A/V, permits, transportation, and staffing.

• Manage relationships with internal and external partners including vendors, consultants, and sponsors to ensure flawless execution.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to align event goals with donor stewardship and cultivation strategies.
• Work closely with leadership and volunteer committees to maximize participation, sponsorship, and visibility opportunities.

• Partner with Marketing and Communications teams to develop event collateral, invitations, digital campaigns, signage, and post-event highlights.
• Ensure brand consistency and mission alignment across all event-related materials and experiences.
• Support the integration of event stories and imagery into social media, newsletters, and donor communications.

• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with fundraising objectives.
• Track event metrics, attendance, and feedback to evaluate performance and inform future strategy.
• Maintain accurate event records, including guest lists, sponsorship commitments, and post-event reports in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).

Standard staff expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Actively contribute to an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment where all individuals are valued, seen, and respected.
• Support and amplify JCC Greater Boston s mission, vision, and values through personal role modeling and by participating in department goals and initiatives.
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned and support departmental goals and initiatives.
• Other activities as required.

Supervisory responsibilities:

None. This is a full-time, salaried position with a hybrid work option for some administrative…