About Robin Hood 

Founded in 1988, Robin Hood finds, fuels, and creates the most impactful and scalable solutions lifting families out of poverty in New York City. The largest poverty fighting organization in New York City, Robin Hood partners with top nonprofits in New York City and invests in legal services, housing, meals, workforce development training, education programs, and other vital services that give New Yorkers in need the tools they need to build better lives. The programs it funds are often the first of their kind and serve as demonstration models to identify what works before being replicated in other cities. Because its Board of Directors covers 100% of all administrative, fundraising, and evaluation costs, every dollar donated goes directly to organizations helping New Yorkers in need.

 While Robin Hood’s primary focus is on New York, its impact extends far beyond the borders of the city. Its pioneering, metrics-based approach has become the gold standard for charities around the nation as Robin Hood works to understand and evaluate the impact of its partners to ensure that its philanthropic dollars are utilized to maximum impact. Robin Hood also supports its community partners and their leaders with financial and strategic support and management assistance that allows those organizations to maximize their impact.

 Building on our 30 years of experience, Robin Hood is expanding our impact with an explicit focus on lifting families sustainably and measurably out of poverty through supporting the most effective community partners; influencing public policy; raising our thought leadership profile; importing and exporting effective ideas and strategies nationally; and building new collaborations with strategic partners. As New York City emerges from the worst of the global pandemic, we are focused on getting families back on their feet; getting kids back on track; and getting New Yorkers back to work.

 Robin Hood also understands that if we are to support families living in poverty and find permanent pathways out of poverty and towards financial independence, we must become an effective partner with government, especially at the City and State levels. We do this by leveraging the expertise of those who are closest to the challenges of poverty, including community members, community-based organizations, and others with specialized skills and knowledge. We also aim to collaborate with New York City government to fund program and policy innovations that hold the promise of expanding economic opportunity in New York City – providing nimble “risk capital” for high-potential strategies. In this way, we seek to leverage our philanthropic investments by finding ways to advance the highest-impact strategies at scale.

 Given its long-standing reputation among influencers and support of over 200 New York City non-profit organizations, Robin Hood has the unique ability to be a catalyzing force for households experiencing poverty, bringing distinct constituencies together to develop and spread the most effective strategies to advance economic mobility in New York City and beyond. 

Reporting Relationship

This position will report to the Head of Marketing & Events. 

Position Overview 

Robin Hood is seeking an experienced and adaptable Senior Manager of Events to join our Events Team, which values collaboration and maintains high expectations for every event. Events are a critical engine for our fundraising efforts, and this role requires someone who can independently manage a range of events – from intimate dinners to large-scale conferences – while working closely with colleagues on major initiatives. We are looking for someone with exceptional organizational skills, who can balance multiple priorities and maintain a strong attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution and alignment with Development goals and the purpose behind each event.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of events, including dinners, conferences, and special gatherings, all designed to support Robin Hood’s fundraising objectives.
• Oversee project plans to ensure seamless execution and alignment with overall goals.
• Oversee logistical aspects, including venue research, vendor contracting, production coordination, and event management.
• Ensure fulfillment of event sponsorship activations, meeting sponsor commitments and maximizing brand visibility to support fundraising.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors, including venues, caterers, and audiovisual teams, to ensure smooth and efficient event execution.
• Develop staffing plans, lead pre-event briefings, and prepare materials to ensure team alignment and readiness.
• Collaborate across Development units, including fundraising, marketing, and Development Operations teams, to support deliverables and keep stakeholders informed.
• Create and maintain logistical documents such as run-of-show schedules, load-in plans, emergency preparedness strategies, and seating charts to ensure flawless execution.
• Participate actively in event setup, breakdown, registration, and vendor coordination while maintaining high standards of quality and detail.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, including budget reconciliation and data analysis, to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Work effectively with the events team on larger-scale events, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends and continuously enhance the effectiveness of Robin Hood events.
• Adapt to the fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while focusing on achieving fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in event management with a proven track record of independently managing a wide range of events, from small gatherings to large conferences, with a focus on supporting fundraising objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Experience in fulfilling and managing sponsorship activations for events.
• Knowledge of venues and event spaces in New York City and Florida.
• Experience in creating agendas and programming for conferences and engagement events with a focus on delivering impactful and well-structured programs.
• Ability to manage events from inception to completion while contributing effectively to team efforts.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Willingness to be hands-on, adaptable, and resourceful while maintaining a professional demeanor and understanding the critical role of events in fundraising.

• Highly effective interpersonal and relational skills, including a demonstrated ability to work successfully across complex, matrixed teams and with roles at multiple levels.
• Embraces ambiguity and has a willingness to “roll up their sleeves.”  
• High degree of self-awareness, humility, and diplomacy.
• Sense of humor and skillful listener.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Robin Hood is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation in all aspects of its work. As New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, Robin Hood believes that building a diverse team is fundamental to its ability to effectively serve and strengthen organizations serving the most vulnerable communities in the city, and to influence the policies that affect them.

Robin Hood believes in the potential that diversity creates – deep and responsive relationships with its community partners; the ability to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively; and, most importantly, the ability of its diverse staff to work to its full capacity.

Robin Hood builds diversity, inclusion, and equity practices into all aspects of its work. Its practices, values, traditions, and beliefs are embedded in the inclusive culture that it creates. Operationally, its formal and informal structures support a work environment that advances the professional development of staff at all levels, allows for innovation, and grounds its work as poverty fighters.

In its workplace, diversity equals representation. Robin Hood seeks to attract and retain a staff that reflects the communities that it serves. Racial and ethnic diversity matter to it, as does diversity among other cultural identifiers (ability, educational background, generation, gender, gender expression religion, immigration status, military status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status).

Diversity within Robin Hood’s staff is enhanced by its efforts at meaningful inclusion. It ensures that team members are empowered to make decisions, offer actionable feedback, and share credit for team success. Further, Robin Hood seeks to develop its talent professionally and has created an intentional focus on mentorship and sponsorship, particularly of junior staff. its goal is to encourage long term talent retention and engagement, while fostering a culture of innovation. 

Robin Hood Guiding Principles

As an organization committed to economic mobility, our work is grounded in the following Guiding Principles:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Proximity and humanity
• Risk-taking and innovation           

Our professional community reflects myriad demographic characteristics, perspectives, and backgrounds, which includes various identities that reflect diversity in gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic status.  Our colleagues have access to opportunity and advancement, as we promote fair and equitable treatment and have encouraged participation by underrepresented groups. As a team, we promote a sense of belonging, high levels of engagement, and shared respect.

• Robin Hood puts people first. Always.
• Robin Hood is unafraid to take action and create solutions.
• Robin Hood is data driven and heart led.
• Robin Hood works the coat check.

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. Robin Hood also offers a full and competitive benefits package that includes, medical, dental and vision insurance, generous retirement contributions, eligibility to participate in paid medical, family and parental leave programs, professional development, cell phone reimbursement, and full-time employees start with 20 days of Paid Time Off (prorated). Eligible for a performance bonus.

The salary range for this position is $118,000 – $135,000.

This position is located in New York City.

To Apply

Please visit our website to complete our online application. Please include a cover letter.

 Robin Hood is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.