Events and Training Program Manager

## Events and Training Program Manager Apply:
Seattle, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
REQ
- ** Job Description
**** Cultivate Learning has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary Events and Training Program Manager to join their team**.  
** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to the Senior Director of Training, the Events and Training Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in developing and executing the strategy for Cultivate Learning's conferences, institutes, trainings, and virtual/in-person events. In collaboration with Cultivate Learning Directors and Executive Team, this position executes on the full lifecycle of program design, execution, and continuous improvement from initial vision and budget development through data-informed evaluation and reporting.

The Program Manager exercises independent judgment to troubleshoot high-visibility challenges in real time, manages significant vendor and partner relationships, and builds the systems and workflows that ensure Cultivate Learning's events reflect the organization's quality standards and mission. This role also uses participant and outcomes data to drive continuous quality improvement, partnering with the Community Engaged Research and Evaluation (CERE) unit to translate program data into actionable insight for center leadership.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Strategic Event Leadership and Partner Relations (35%)
*** In collaboration with the Executive team and senior leadership, develop the vision, strategy, and execution plan for Cultivate Learning's institutes, conferences, trainings, and center-wide live events.
* Own and manage relationships with event speakers, community and funding partners, and other stakeholders, exercising judgment in shaping partnerships that advance Cultivate Learning's mission.
* Represent Cultivate Learning at external events, meetings, and partner engagements.
* Develop, negotiate, and finalize contracts for venues, vendors, A/V production, and catering, ensuring alignment with University fiscal and contract policy.
* Develop and lead risk management and contingency planning, independently resolving unexpected challenges without disrupting event delivery.
* Develop and own event budgets from initial forecasting through final reconciliation, including monitoring and reporting on financial performance to leadership.
* Establish internal workflow guidelines, procedures, and evaluation protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across the team.
* Lead registration for in-person and virtual events, trainings, and webinars, including registration questions, calendars, and reminders with participants.
* Coordinate with internal teams to align agendas, presenters, timelines, and logistics for events.  
** Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (30%)
*** In collaboration with directors, lead data collection efforts across all trainings, conferences, and events, including participant surveys and other feedback mechanisms.
* Independently analyze participant and outcomes data to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
* Partner with the Community Engaged Research and Evaluation (CERE) unit to develop reports on training, conference, and event outcomes that inform center strategy and continuous quality improvement.
* Generate summative and process evaluation reports for center leadership, translating data into clear, actionable recommendations.
* Use evaluation findings to redesign and improve future programming, marketing, and outreach strategies.  
** Virtual and Hybrid Program Leadership (20%)
*** Set strategy and standards for virtual and hybrid event delivery, including platform selection (Zoom, Cvent, and related tools).
* Serve as the senior technical and production lead for high-visibility virtual events, resolving complex technical issues independently under time pressure.
* Lead planning and readiness sessions with facilitators and presenters to ensure polished, professional delivery.
* Serve as the primary technical host during virtual events, including managing breakout rooms, chat, polls, screen sharing, and accessibility features.
* Oversee accessibility and inclusive design standards across all virtual and hybrid programming.  
** Program Coordination, Documentation, and Post-Event Strategy (15%)
*** Oversee the scheduling, sequencing, and cross-team coordination of in-person and virtual events, trainings, and webinars.
* Direct the…