Events Manager

About the Company

Teach For All is a global network of over 60 independent, locally led organizations united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. The global organization supports network impact by developing new organizations, fostering connectivity and learning, providing coaching and consulting, and enabling access to global resources.

About the Role

To advance Teach For All’s 25-year vision, we are seeking an Events Manager to manage the planning and execution of our in-person and hybrid learning experiences, enabling our network to connect, learn, and collectively champion more equitable systems for children worldwide. Working alongside the Global Events team, this role will take ownership of event communications, logistical coordination, website development, and the overall attendee experience. The Events Manager reports to the Head of Global Events and works alongside four other event managers within the Learning Experiences team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality learning events from conception to completion, ensuring seamless logistics, strict timeline management, and alignment with network priorities.
• Manage event communications, website content for events, and the overall attendee experience for in-person and hybrid formats.
• Track and manage event budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery, financial oversight, and adherence to approved spending.
• Oversee vendor management, technical production, live interpretation/streaming setups, and contingency planning to minimize real-time failures.
• Source and manage accessible event technologies and structures to enable high-engagement participation for a diverse, global audience.
• Establish participant feedback loops and analyze post-event metrics to improve event quality and operational efficiency.
• Document event outputs and maintain post-event momentum to convert gatherings into ongoing network learning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience leading complex project management, large-scale logistics, and global event management.
• Strong working knowledge of event-planning technology and web-based services, with deep expertise in enterprise Zoom functionality (e.g., live interpretation, streaming setups).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with professional-level English.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while juggling competing priorities and tight deadlines across multiple parallel projects.
• Visible commitment to Teach For All's mission and a mindset of being locally rooted and globally informed.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to support on-site execution of major network gatherings.
• Desirable: prior experience within the Teach For All network or similar global federated network; working proficiency in a second major international language (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic); advanced certification in Digital Event Strategies or Agile Project Management; experience with design tools (e.g., Canva); experience working in a global and/or virtual environment.

Benefits

• Commitment to cultivating a culture of belonging and impact.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for well-being and work-life needs.
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.

Additional Information

• Application instructions: submit your resume/CV and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) online; letters should summarize motivations and alignment with this opportunity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Work authorization: this position does not offer visa sponsorship or immigration assistance; candidates must have valid work and residency authorization in the country of hire at the time of application.
• Compensation: salary is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior experience; includes a comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel and hours: most work is delivered virtually; up to 20% international travel may be required. Given global time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or late calls are expected.