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The Events Manager will be a key member of our team and pivotal in bringing Scholars of Finance's gatherings to life. Your responsibilities will span event strategy, logistics, volunteer leadership, speaker and Corporate Partner coordination, and on-site execution. You will collaborate closely with multiple members of our team, student leaders, donors, and partners to plan and deliver world-class events that advance our vision, mission, and values. This is your opportunity to scale Scholars of Finance's reach and impact through unforgettable, mission-driven experiences.

Scholars of Finance is a rapidly growing organization on a mission to transform our economic system to help make the world a better place. We are sending thousands of purpose-driven, principled future leaders into the finance industry to positively influence the trillions of dollars it manages and allocates. College is the entry point into finance, so we provide leadership development to undergraduates and help them secure roles in finance where they can effect systemic change.

Since 2019, we've raised $12M+ and impacted 7,000+ students across 60+ universities, and we're just getting started. We're a close, motivated team with a big vision of a future where all finance leaders steward the world's capital with integrity, humility, compassion, and excellence. We are fortunate to be backed by world-class Founding Partners such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and U.S. Bank, and are being advised by incredible industry leaders to achieve our mission.

• 3-5+ years of corporate and/or Non-profit event planning experience, showcasing a growth-oriented trajectory, experience with conferences preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree 
• Previous experience of having full ownership and managing events of various sizes and complexities, from conception to execution
• Demonstrated expertise in event logistics—venue selection, vendor and speaker coordination, budgeting, and sponsorship
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and strong written and verbal communication skills
  Proficiency in event and project management tools and Google Suite
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time, including some nights and weekends, for SOF conferences, fundraising events, and quarterly management team off-sites across the United States
• Prior experience thriving in a remote work environment for a significant period of time, able to self-motivate without constant oversight
• You want to work on a high-performance team that is striving for excellence
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Mentality for Success

• Passion for our mission, transforming the finance system and impacting student lives
• Commitment to developing ethical and morally sound leaders and a belief in finance as a force for good
• Willingness to contribute beyond your job description and do whatever it takes to push the mission forward
• Humility to be both a leader and a “do-er.” After building a strategy, you’ll roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get it done.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a heavily cross-functional environment
• Embraces collaboration and discussion - no “lone wolfing”
• Can work independently and meet deadlines without continuous oversight
• Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. Is something broken? Fix it.
• Thrives in a high-paced “startup-like” environment of high output and expectations.

High-Value Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with college students and finance professionals
• Network in the finance sector and experience collaborating with global teams
• Proficiency in AI tools like Claude, Notion, and Gemini
• Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field