Events & Audience Engagement Manager

Full-Time; Bay Area, CA with occasional travel requirements; Part of the Fundraising team, reporting to the CEO; Must be based and qualified to work in the United States.

Technovation is the world’s largest AI accelerator for girls and women, and the largest women-in-tech network globally. We empower young people and women across 120+ countries to become AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. In 2026, we are significantly expanding our event footprint – from intimate alumnae gatherings to major convenings with global AI leaders – to deepen community engagement and cultivate donor and partner relationships.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-focused Events & Audience Engagement Manager to plan, execute, and support a robust calendar of high-impact events. This role is equal parts event logistics (venues, run-of-show, contractors, materials), operational planning, and audience cultivation – ensuring the right people are invited, prepared, and inspired to participate.

The goal of this role is to build and maintain events that drive connection, belonging, and generosity across our global ecosystem. From managing Eventbrite pages to shaping guest lists, coordinating speakers, and hitting attendance targets, this role will make sure each event is seamless, strategic, and well-attended.

Core responsibilities

1. Event Logistics & Production (50%)
   • Lead end-to-end logistics for 10–15 annual events (virtual + in-person).
   • Source and manage venues (in partnership with funding partners), catering, AV, photography, livestream, décor.
   • Manage contracts, vendor negotiations, timelines, and safety considerations.
   • Build detailed run-of-show documents and coordinate event-day execution.
   • Set up and manage Eventbrite/registration systems, confirmation flows, and reminders.
2. Audience Cultivation & Attendance Growth (25%)
   • Build thoughtful guest lists for each event in partnership with fundraising, program and leadership teams
   • Ensure that the right people – funders, partners, alumnae, community members – are invited and motivated to attend.
   • Coordinate invite sequencing, reminders, and personalized outreach.
   • Partner with Marketing to ensure timely email communications and social promotion.
   • Track registrations, monitor attendance risk, and adjust outreach to hit targets.
   • Steward relationships with speakers, panelists, and VIP attendees to ensure a premium experience.
3. Event Planning & Project Management (25%)
   • Develop an event calendar with content focus, milestones and deliverables in collaboration with relevant team members
   • Conduct pre-event planning meetings with Fundraising, Marketing, Programs.
   • Prepare and distribute planning documents: briefing notes, speaker prep, scripts.
   • Anticipate operational needs – signage, name badges, seating, volunteer roles, AV needs.
   • Manage travel logistics for speakers, VIP guests, and staff when needed.
   • Support event content flow (presentations, demos, mission moments).

Success Metrics

This role will be measured on:

• Strength of audience cultivation (warm leads generated, donor engagement moments created).
• Attendance targets met or exceeded for every event.
• Quality of event logistics and execution, measured through post-event surveys and staff review.

Our benefits include:

• 20 vacation days in addition to all federal holidays and sick time
• A paid organization wide week-long shutdown at the end of the year
• 100% cost coverage of medical, dental, and vision costs for employees and a portion of the cost for partners and dependents
• Life-insurance coverage
• 401k program with an organization match after two years
• Option to participate in FSA and DCA pre-tax programs
• Tenure bonus plan
• Remote work with core work hours and flexible scheduling