Program Manager- Membership & Events
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Membership & Events Program Manager
Company: SketchPad
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 SketchPad
SketchPad is a vibrant mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering meaningful connection creativity and community engagement. Located in Chicagos Ravenswood area SketchPad brings together members partners and community leaders through thoughtfully curated programs workshops and events designed to deepen relationships and animate shared space.
About the Role
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 SketchPads mission.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan coordinate and execute member programs workshops community gatherings and partner-hosted events
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Serve as the primary contact for all program logistics including scheduling invoicing and coordination of space technology and food
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Welcome and host speakers facilitators partners and guests to ensure a warm inclusive and professional experience
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Coordinate with members and external partners to communicate and uphold event policies and logistics
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Order organize and maintain program and event supplies
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Track attendance gather participant feedback and support post-event follow-up
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Lead community-building communications outreach and relationship management efforts
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Represent SketchPad at community events and meetings as needed
Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination event planning community engagement or related field
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Experience working in or with nonprofit community-based or mission-driven organizations
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Familiarity with and appreciation for Chicagos Jewish community and organizational landscape
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Comfortable welcoming guests facilitating logistics and troubleshooting in real time
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Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools such as event platforms CRM systems and Canva
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Availability for occasional evenings and weekends for events
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Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly compensation of $30 or more based on experience
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Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 20 hours per week)
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Growth opportunities within a dynamic mission-driven organization
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Collaborative community-focused work environment
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Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening engagement and building meaningful community connections
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Marketing
- Google Docs
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Conflict Management
- Basecamp
- Smartsheet
- Multichannel Marketing
- Salesforce
- Strategic Planning
