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Manager, Events & Communications

New York, New York, United States

Title: Manager, Events & Communications  

Department: SEO Alternative Investments  

Report to: Assistant Director, Data, Operations & Events 

Compensation: $64,350 - $75,500 

FLSA: Exempt 

Location/Hours: Hybrid – 3 days/week in office 

 

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.   

 

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

SEO Alternative Investments is an industry-wide program that provides education, exposure, training, and mentorship to help high-achieving professionals be competitive in the industry. Approximately 90% of SEO Alternatives Fellows secure full-time roles in the sector.   

 
POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Manager, Events & Communications oversees all mass communications with candidates and manages logistics for all partner-facing events for the Investment Academy, the Alternative Investment Fellowship Program, and Credit Academy and ensures effective and optimal SEO’s external presence. This role will drive candidate engagement through events, newsletters, and targeted outreach materials.  

Candidate Communications  

  • Create all weekly newsletters targeted at candidates to increase engagement, share relevant information such as open roles at partner firms and upcoming events.  
  • Create weekly and ad-hoc newsletters for candidates based on interest in private equity, credit, and other alternative investment areas.  
  • Create customized marketing materials for the Investment Academy, the Alternative Investment Fellowship Program, and Credit Academy Fellowship Program to increase the application pool. 
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, branding, and program visibility across SEO. 

Partner Events 

  • Manage the execution of all virtual and in-person partner events across the Investment Academy, the Alternative Investment Fellowship Program, and Credit Academy Fellowship Program, which include:  
  • Creating marketing materials. 
  • Creating registration links. 
  • Creating the resume books and Excel file to send to partner firms. 
  • Sending follow up emails and texts to candidates to increase attendance. 
  • Sending post-event feedback form to candidates.  
  • Tracking event attendance rates. 
  • Create social media posts for SEO and partner firms to post after events in order to help us increase SEO’s and our partner’s visibility. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Identify and create a database of ideal event venues for various types of in-person events.
  • Manage the process and execution for the rolling admission process.
  • Update external SEO website and any internal LMS/portal as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.   

QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Bachelor’s degree required.    
  • 3+ years of experience in event planning, stakeholder communications, or external relations. 
  • Proven experience managing communications and logistics at scale. 

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS 

  • Passion for SEO: A deep curiosity and awareness of the barriers to entry and obstacles for pre-professionals launching careers in Corporate America.   
  • Creativity: An affinity for generating new ideas through open exploration of diverse sources of information while grounding ideas in evidence, converting theory into practice, and evaluating creative solutions for continuous improvement.   
  • Initiative: Proactive in identifying ways to contribute to SEO’s goals and mission. 
  • Problem-solving: The capacity to anticipate needs, use the best resources, and employ careful decision-making.   
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to be both a self-starter and a team player who builds people-first relationships and centers the SEO’s mission whenever possible.   
  • Project Management: An affinity for strategic planning with the ability to break down issues into component pieces, build project work plans, assume accountability for timelines, lead cross-functional working teams, evaluate data for continuous improvement, and navigate ambiguity along the way.   
  • Relationship Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence key partners and stakeholders from the SEO community, and produce outcomes through collaboration.   
  • Experience working with DEI-centered organizations or programming preferred. 
  • Practiced verbal and interpersonal communication skills; must be comfortable speaking to and engaging with a wide range of communities) and through different avenues, including in-person, email, messaging platforms, video chats/conferencing, and phone calls.  
  • Technical proficiency in MS Office, GSuite, and standard workplace applications like Zoom and Box. Intermediate skills in Canva, Salesforce, and advanced Excel skills are strongly preferred.   
  • Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple competing priorities and meeting deadlines independently and as part of a larger team.   
  • Exemplary attention to detail, copywriting, and proofing skills. Must be able to adopt SEO’s brand guidelines and flex tone and style to match both medium and audience. 

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS   

SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.  

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.  

EEOC Policy 

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.  

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