About Endeavor

Endeavor is the world’s foremost community of high-growth entrepreneurs. With offices in 30+ countries around the world, our 1,500+ entrepreneurs include over 50 unicorns that rely on Endeavor’s unparalleled network of peers and mentors to solve their toughest challenges. Portfolio companies include Checkout.com (UAE), Carsome (Malaysia), and Rappi (Colombia).

Job Summary

Endeavor is seeking a highly-motivated and proactive Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Endeavor’s global events, ensuring each event is innovative, cost-effective, and reflective of Endeavor’s mission and values. This role will strengthen Endeavor's value proposition to stakeholders by designing and delivering exceptional "Endeavor Experiences" that shape the organization’s brand identity and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of 5–6 international events annually including International Selection Panels, internal and external retreats
• Manage all stages of event management, including but not limited to budgeting, vendor relations, collateral development, registration, staffing, and communications
• Provide logistical and strategic support for additional Endeavor Global events to ensure they are innovative, cost-effective, and reflect Endeavor’s mission and values
• Collaborate with the Event Owner to deliver the creative vision and guest experience for all events, while coordinating relationships with internal marketing and communication teams and external partners
• Build and maintain strong project management tools to adhere to event production and fundraising timelines
• Lead guest management, revenue tracking, and analysis reporting
• Manage gala solicitation process including list management, mail merge, and deployment
• Lead communications and coordinate learning sessions for worldwide offices to ensure consistent event processes and best practices

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in events management and delivering successful customer event experiences
• Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or similar field with strong ability to work with global and remote teams
• Previous experience with brand activations and experiential marketing is a plus
• Experience managing multiple vendors, negotiating contracts, and coordinating internal staff
• Well-versed in project management with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong communication, writing, and editing skills with a customer service-oriented mindset
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Independent and self-motivated but also a team player with a knack for problem-solving
• Ability to establish priorities, balance the demands of multiple projects, and meet deadlines

In addition, the candidate must be;

• Based in the New York area and able to work from the New York City office at least three days per week
• Eligible to live and work in the United States
• Willing and able to travel internationally to support events abroad
• Willing and able to work longer hours in the days leading up to and during events, including on nights, weekends, and occasionally holidays

Benefits

• Competitive nonprofit salary
• Generous benefits package with monthly health, vision and dental premiums covered fully
• 401k Match up to 5%
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid office environment
• Opportunity to connect with global high-impact founders from emerging markets
• Collaborative and learning environment, working closely with 600+ colleagues from 45+ countries

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000

Who You Are

Endeavor is a values driven organization. We are looking for someone, who embodies...

• Entrepreneur First: You are someone who passionately believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. You care about our mission.
• Go Big: You are someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big. You are a self-starter, who will roll up your sleeves to take our office to the next level.
• Network of Trust: You are someone who can naturally build trust with anybody, from CTOs of cutting-edge startups to CEOs of established ventures.
• Pay It Forward: You are someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What can I get?”
• One Endeavor: You are someone who thrives on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world. You are collaborative and a bridge builder.
• Always Agile: You are someone who understands that it's the planning, not the plans, that matter and therefore isn't deterred by pivots or evolutions.