Event Manager (Los Angeles)

Wags & Walks is a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York that’s rescued over 18,000 dogs since 2011. The Event Manager is responsible for leading the teams that identify, negotiate, organize, and execute all Wags and Walks fundraising events throughout the year while also playing a key role in rolling up their sleeves for some of the organization’s newer initiatives. This is a Los Angeles based role that manages a team of Event Coordinators who partner with volunteers to execute the 150+ “events” that the organization has a presence at or organizes annually. Manage and develop two Event coordinators - provide clear direction, set bi-weekly schedules, and provide real-time support so they are able to execute confidently at each event Discern when to lead from the front and when to roll up your sleeves - marquee and high-lift events require more hands-on presence and on-the-ground leadership Be one of the faces of the Wags and Walks event team in the community - showing up with energy, professionalism, and always wearing a fundraising hat, ready to make connections Ensure Wags and Walks brand standards are consistently met at every event Lead volunteer development efforts at events, working with the Volunteer and Community Coordinator to ensure coverage is thoughtful and volunteers feel valued Oversee execution of the event calendar for Wags’ Annual Hamptons Pup-Up (July - August) Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, and New York Program teams to ensure deliverables are met Coordinate all logistics including team and volunteer briefings in the leadup Be present in the Hamptons for a significant portion of the summer (ideally 5+ weeks) to ensure on-the-ground execution that meets Wags’ standards