Events Manager

First & Gold Foundation

Status: Volunteer / Part-Time

Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week (varies during events)

Location: Remote with occasional in-person events

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

About First & Gold Foundation

First & Gold Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access, opportunity, and equity for youth and families through sports, education, and community-based programming. Events play a critical role in community engagement, fundraising, and brand visibility.

Position Overview

The Event Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of First & Gold Foundation events, including fundraisers, community activations, tournaments, and partner events. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role ensures events are well-organized, on-brand, and aligned with organizational goals.

This position is ideal for someone who is local to Charlotte, NC, enjoys project management, logistics, and creating meaningful community experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Plan and manage virtual and in-person events from concept through execution
• Develop event timelines, run-of-show documents, and task lists
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, vendors, volunteers, and materials

Brand & Experience

• Ensure events align with First & Gold Foundation’s brand and messaging
• Collaborate with the CMO and Brand & Content team on event promotion
• Support on-site experience, signage, and guest engagement

Budget & Logistics Support

• Work with the CFO and CMO to manage event-related budgets and expenses
• Track vendors, contracts, and event costs
• Support sponsorship activation and partner visibility at events

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Support event communications, registrations, and follow-ups
• Conduct post-event debriefs and gather feedback

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, project management, or coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple details and deadlines
• Comfortable working with vendors, volunteers, and partners
• Experience with nonprofit or community events preferred
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Time Commitment

• Approximately 5 hours per week, with increased hours during event weeks
• Some evening or weekend availability required for live events

Why Volunteer with First & Gold Foundation?

• Play a key role in delivering impactful community experiences
• Build event management experience in a mission-driven organization
• Collaborate with a creative and supportive leadership team
• Make a visible difference in community engagement and fundraising