Manager, Network Events and Experience

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About The Position The KIPP Foundation is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Network Events and Experience (NEE) Manager. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Network Events and Experience and works in close collaboration with the Schools Team. The NEE manager is responsible for achieving at least a 90% satisfaction rate on logistics from attendees and ensuring all events are delivered on time and within budget, and strengthening a shared sense of ownership, across the network, for all student outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about K–12 public education and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They bring strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, and are comfortable managing complex projects and engaging with high-level stakeholders. Experience with event planning and cross-functional coordination is essential. The NEE manager is part of the Network Events and Experience (NEE) team, which provides comprehensive planning and execution support for events—whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid—across multiple teams. Our mission is to ensure consistent, high-quality event delivery from start to finish. As a detail-oriented and collaborative team, NEE partners closely with internal stakeholders to offer strategic guidance and manage logistics, communications, financial processes, and program evaluation for key events. Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Program Design Partnership Lead the planning and execution of high-impact virtual and in-person KIPP events and programs with a commitment to excellence. Collaborate with programming directors to co-create the vision, annual strategy, and goals for cohort-specific learning experiences. Develop detailed project plans aligned with programming leads’ objectives. Set agendas and facilitate virtual planning meetings to identify gaps, align on program strategy, and ensure cohesion across workstreams. Facilitate and support cohort team planning meetings to drive clarity and execution. Provide thought partnership to session designers and hold stakeholders accountable to timelines and deliverables. Event Operations, Logistics & Communications Manage virtual programming components such as webinars, conference calls, and engagement on KIPP Share. Manage all aspects of event logistics including set-up, registration, session execution, on-site support, off-site activities, and event break-down. Lead communications for each event, including programming agendas, logistical details, instructor and participant communications, and supporting documents (e.g., pre-reads, handouts, binders). Coordinate with internal teams, and as needed, external vendors (hotels, catering, transportation, etc.) to support program and event requirements. Review, edit, and produce high-quality event materials. Print, pack, and ship instructionally-related materials as needed. Budget, Evaluation & Knowledge Management Lead financial planning and monitoring processes including budget setting, expense tracking, invoice coding, and contract processing for programming-related activities. Create and distribute post-event evaluations, including participant, instructor, and internal team surveys. Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to generate insights that inform program improvement. Participate in after-action reviews and support team learning. Maintain systems for internal knowledge and resource management. Support team operations including supplies, materials inventory, and special projects as needed. Skills and Mindsets Mission and Student Focus : Demonstrates passion and commitment to KIPP ’s mission and possesses the desire and ability to uphold KIPP ’s core values (Focus on Excellent Results, Collective Impact, and Courageous Action) Self Management : Demonstrated record of co-creating ambitious goals with their managers – and driving toward desired outcomes; Effectively monitors progress toward goals for multiple workstreams; L

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